Description
Learn how to make tanghulu, a delightful Chinese candied fruit treat that’s sweet, crunchy, and perfect for snacking. This recipe combines fresh fruit with a hard candy coating for a unique and tasty dessert.
Ingredients
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Ingredients for Tanghulu:
- 1 pound strawberries
- 1 pound mandarin slices
- 1 pound grapes
- 3 cups granulated white sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
Instructions
- Prepping the Fruit: Start by washing and drying the fruit thoroughly. Skewer the fruit pieces, keeping the skewers to 1-3 pieces per skewer for easy coating.
- Making the Melted Sugar: In a stainless steel pot, heat the sugar and water without stirring until it reaches 300F, creating a hard candy stage. Dip skewered fruit into the melted sugar and then into a bowl of ice to set.
- Serving: Enjoy the tanghulu immediately for the best crunchy texture.
Notes
- Prepare all ingredients and tools in advance as this recipe moves quickly.
- Ensure the fruit is completely dry to help the sugar coating adhere better.
- Use a stainless steel pan for best results in melting the sugar.
- Clean hardened sugar from the pot by heating with water on the stove until it dissolves completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 642 kcal
- Sugar: 162g
- Sodium: 12mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.01g
- Carbohydrates: 166g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
