Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Easy Tanghulu, a beloved Chinese treat that transforms fresh fruit into a crunchy-sweet masterpiece. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create these charming skewers coated in hard candy syrup, perfect for family gatherings or festive occasions. Each bite offers an irresistible contrast of juicy fruit and a crisp caramel shell, making it a nostalgic culinary adventure that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup strawberries, grapes, or mandarin oranges
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: Wash and dry your chosen fruit thoroughly. Skewer each piece onto wooden sticks.
- Make the Sugar Syrup: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water in a 2:1 ratio. Stir until dissolved. Let it boil without stirring until it reaches 300°F (149°C).
- Coat the Fruit: Dip each skewer into the hot syrup, twirling to coat evenly.
- Cool: Place coated skewers upright in a container lined with parchment paper to cool completely.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg