Description
Indulge in the nostalgia of street fairs with this easy tanghulu recipe, where juicy strawberries are transformed into shiny, candy-coated delights. This delectable treat combines the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, making it a hit at parties or as a fun afternoon snack. With minimal ingredients and simple steps, you’ll be amazed at how easily you can create these visually stunning desserts that will impress friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (firm and bright red)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Rinse and thoroughly dry the strawberries to ensure proper adherence of the sugar.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Stir continuously until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat slightly and stir in lemon juice to prevent crystallization.
- Carefully dip each strawberry by its stem into the hot syrup until fully coated, allowing excess syrup to drip off.
- Place dipped strawberries on parchment paper and let cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes until the coating hardens.
- Serve immediately for optimal crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking method specified
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 strawberries (90g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg