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Tanghulu Recipe

Tanghulu is a traditional Chinese snack featuring fresh fruits coated in a crunchy sugar glaze, perfect for a sweet treat.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: tanghulu, Chinese dessert, fruit snack, sweet treat
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

  • Fresh fruits strawberries, grapes, or hawthorn berries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Bamboo skewers
  • Optional: food coloring

Instructions

  • Wash the fruits thoroughly and pat them dry.
  • Insert bamboo skewers into each fruit.
  • In a saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat.
  • Stir until the sugar dissolves, then bring to a boil.
  • Monitor the temperature until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
  • Remove from heat and let cool for a minute.
  • Dip each skewer of fruit into the syrup, coating completely.
  • Place coated fruits on a parchment-lined tray to cool.
  • Allow the tanghulu to harden before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g