Description
Tanghulu, a traditional Chinese treat, brings a delightful burst of flavor with every bite. This easy-to-make recipe features fresh fruits like strawberries and grapes, coated in a shiny, crunchy sugar shell that adds a satisfying texture. Perfect for parties or as a fun snack, Tanghulu is versatile and can be customized with your favorite fruits. Get ready to impress your guests and indulge your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 cup seedless grapes
- 5 wooden skewers
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Wash and dry the strawberries and grapes thoroughly. Skewer about three pieces of fruit onto each wooden stick.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat. Stir until dissolved, then boil without stirring until it reaches 240°F (115°C).
- Remove from heat and carefully dip each skewer into the syrup, allowing excess syrup to drip off before placing on parchment paper.
- Let the skewers sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes until the candy coating hardens.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy making
- Cuisine: Chinese
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