Description
Delightful Tanghulu, or candied hawthorn berries, is a sweet treat made by coating fruit in a crunchy syrup, bringing joy to gatherings with its delicious flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- Fresh fruit (such as strawberries, grapes, or mandarin slices)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- Lollipop sticks (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the fruit thoroughly.
- Insert lollipop sticks into the fruit if using.
- Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan, and heat over medium until the sugar dissolves and the mixture starts to boil.
- Allow the mixture to boil without stirring until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat and quickly dip the fruit into the syrup, making sure to coat it evenly.
- Place the coated fruit on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool and harden.
- Enjoy your Tanghulu as a sweet, crunchy snack!
Notes
Keep a close watch on the syrup while boiling to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Tanghulu, candied fruit, dessert, Chinese snacks, family recipes