Description
Learn how to make easy tanghulu at home with this simple recipe. Tanghulu is a traditional Chinese treat made of candied fruit skewers, perfect for a sweet and crunchy snack.
Ingredients
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Sugar Syrup:
- 1 cup Imperial sugar granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Fruit Skewers:
- 1/2 lbs fruits of choice (Strawberries, pineapple, kiwis, oranges)
- Wooden skewers
- Ice water
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: Wash and dry the fruit thoroughly before starting.
- Make Sugar Syrup: In a medium pot, combine sugar and water. Heat over medium heat until the mixture reaches 275-329°F.
- Dip the Fruit: Skewer the fruits and dip them in the sugar syrup. Rotate the skewer to coat evenly.
- Harden the Sugar: Allow excess sugar to drip off, then briefly dip the fruit in ice water to harden the sugar.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- If the sugar syrup crystallizes, add a little water and reheat to correct temperature before dipping the fruits again.
- Be cautious not to overheat the syrup, as it can turn into caramel.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
