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Tanghulu Recipe (Chinese Candied Fruit)

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 30 pieces 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Chinese
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Tanghulu is a traditional Chinese street snack made by coating fruit with a hard, sugary shell. This recipe uses strawberries, grapes, or your favorite fruit, dipped in a sweet syrup for a crunchy and delightful treat.


Ingredients

Units Scale

Fruit of choice:

  • 1 lb strawberries, grapes, or other fruit (~30 pieces)

Sugar Syrup:

  • 2 cups white sugar

Water:

  • 1 cup

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Fruit: Wash and dry the fruit thoroughly.
  2. Make the Sugar Syrup: In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
  3. Coat the Fruit: Skewer each piece of fruit with a stick, then dip into the hot sugar syrup, coating evenly.
  4. Set and Enjoy: Place the coated fruit on a parchment-lined tray to cool and harden. Serve and enjoy your Tanghulu!

Notes

  • You can customize the Tanghulu by using different fruits like kiwi, pineapple, or even cherry tomatoes for a unique twist.
  • Be careful when working with hot sugar syrup to avoid burns.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 60 kcal
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 0 mg
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg