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Description
Strawberry Tanghulu is a delightful Chinese candied fruit snack. Enjoy the sweet and crunchy sugar shell with fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
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- 1 pint fresh strawberries, washed and dried
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- Optional: Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Thread strawberries onto skewers.
- Combine sugar and water in a saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Stop stirring and let the mixture boil until it reaches a light amber color (hard crack stage 300°F or 150°C).
- Quickly dip each strawberry skewer into the hot sugar syrup, coating evenly.
- Optional: Sprinkle with sesame seeds immediately after dipping.
- Place skewers on a greased surface or parchment paper to cool and harden.
- Enjoy immediately for the best crunch.
Notes
- Ensure strawberries are completely dry for the sugar to adhere properly.
- Work quickly as the sugar hardens fast.
- Use caution when handling hot sugar syrup.
- If the sugar starts to crystallize, add a tablespoon of water and reheat gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg