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Tanghulu

Delicious Homemade Tanghulu: Sweet Fruit Skewers Recipe

Tanghulu is a delightful Chinese dessert featuring fruit skewers coated in hard candy, offering a vibrant, crunchy treat everyone loves.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 skewers
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fresh fruit (strawberries, grapes, kiwi) Choose your favorite seasonal fruits.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
Tools
  • wooden or bamboo skewers

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • wooden or bamboo skewers
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Wash and dry the fruits thoroughly. Skewer about three pieces per stick.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water until dissolved. Increase heat until boiling.
  3. Simmer without stirring for 5-8 minutes until reaching hard crack stage (300°F).
  4. Dip each skewer into the syrup, coating well. Allow excess syrup to drip off.
  5. Place on parchment paper to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 38gSugar: 37g

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different fruits and flavor variations. Store in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain crispness.

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