Description
Tanghulu is a traditional Chinese candied fruit snack. Make this trendy treat at home with your favorite fruits and a simple sugar syrup for a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 pound assorted fruits (strawberries, grapes, cherries, kiwi), washed and dried
- Optional: Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your fruit by washing and thoroughly drying it. Skewer the fruit onto bamboo sticks.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Continue to cook without stirring, until the syrup reaches a hard-crack stage (300-310°F or 149-154°C). Use a candy thermometer for accuracy.
- Quickly dip the skewered fruit into the hot syrup, coating evenly.
- Place the candied fruit on a silicone mat or parchment paper to cool and harden.
- Optional: Sprinkle with sesame seeds before the syrup sets.
- Once the coating is hard and crisp, enjoy your homemade Tanghulu immediately.
Notes
- Ensure fruit is completely dry for the syrup to adhere properly.
- Work quickly once the syrup reaches the hard-crack stage, as it will harden fast.
- If the syrup starts to crystallize, add a tablespoon of water and stir gently.
- Be careful when working with hot sugar syrup to avoid burns.
- Store leftover Tanghulu in a cool, dry place for a short period, as the sugar coating may become sticky.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg