Tanghulu
Tanghulu is a delightful Chinese snack featuring fruits coated in a glossy, hard candy shell, perfect for parties or as a sweet treat.
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
- Fresh fruits strawberries, grapes, or hawthorn berries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- Wooden skewers
Instructions
- Wash and dry the fruits thoroughly.
- Skewer the fruits onto the wooden sticks, leaving some space between them.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and corn syrup.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Increase the heat and bring to a boil without stirring.
- Monitor the temperature until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat and let it cool for a couple of minutes.
- Dip each skewer of fruit into the syrup, ensuring it's well-coated.
- Place the coated skewers on a parchment-lined tray to cool.
- Allow the candy coating to harden completely before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g