Description
Tanghulu is a traditional Chinese snack made by skewering fruits and coating them in a hard, glossy sugar shell. Crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside, it’s a delightful mix of texture and sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- Fresh fruits (strawberries, grapes, hawthorn berries, kiwi, pineapple, apples, mandarins)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
- Wooden or bamboo skewers
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry all fruits. Cut larger fruits into bite-sized pieces.
- Skewer the fruits, spacing them slightly apart on each stick.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and water (add lemon juice if using). Heat over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Stop stirring and let it boil until the syrup reaches 300°F (or forms a hard ball in cold water), about 5–7 minutes.
- Dip each fruit skewer into the syrup, coat evenly, let excess drip off, and place on parchment-lined tray to harden.
- Allow tanghulu to cool completely for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use firm, dry fruits for best results. Avoid refrigeration as it may cause the syrup to become sticky. Tanghulu is best enjoyed fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: tanghulu, candied fruit, Chinese snack, sugar-coated fruit