Tanghulu
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
Serves: 8
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Ever craved that glossy, glass-like candy shell you see on street-food snacks? Fresh strawberries, grapes, and blueberries get threaded onto skewers and dipped in molten sugar that hardens into a satisfying crackle around juicy fruit. Kids and grown-ups alike love the dramatic snap, though it is best devoured the moment it sets for peak crunch.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Strawberry
- 4 Cups Grapes
- 1/2 Cup Blueberries
- 2 Cups Sugar
- 1 Cup Water
Directions
Directions
- Wash all fruit thoroughly and dry it completely. Any moisture will prevent the candy coating from sticking.
- Thread the fruit onto bamboo skewers in your favorite pattern, leaving enough space to hold the skewer.
- Fill a large bowl with ice water and set it beside the stove.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Do not stir after the sugar dissolves.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the syrup reaches 300°F (149°C) (hard crack stage), about 10–15 minutes.
- To test without a thermometer, drip a small amount of syrup into the ice water. It should harden immediately and snap cleanly when broken.
- Working quickly, tilt the pan and dip each fruit skewer into the syrup, rotating to coat the fruit with a thin, even layer.
- Immediately dip the coated skewer into the ice water for 2–3 seconds to harden the candy shell.
- Place on parchment paper or a silicone baking mat until ready to serve.
- Enjoy immediately for the best crisp, glass-like candy coating.
Nutrition
Per serving · 8 servingsCalories
210
Fat
0.5 g
Saturated fat
0.1 g
Carbohydrates
54 g
Sugar
51 g
Fiber
2 g
Protein
1 g
Sodium
0 mg
Cholesterol
0 mg
Estimated values for general guidance only — not medical or dietary advice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Strawberry
- 4 Cups Grapes
- 1/2 Cup Blueberries
- 2 Cups Sugar
- 1 Cup Water
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