Description
Learn to make Tanghulu, candied fruit skewers, a delightful and visually appealing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g mixed fresh fruits (strawberries, grapes, orange segments, etc.)
- 500g granulated sugar
- 250ml water
- Ice water bath
Instructions
- Wash and dry the fruits thoroughly. Thread the fruits onto skewers.
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring. Cook until the syrup reaches 300°F (150°C) on a candy thermometer or is a hard crack stage.
- Quickly dip each fruit skewer into the hot syrup, rotating to coat evenly.
- Immediately transfer the coated skewers to the ice water bath to set the candy shell.
- Once the candy has hardened, remove from the ice water and place on parchment paper to drain any excess water.
Notes
- Ensure fruits are completely dry before dipping.
- Work quickly when dipping the fruits as the syrup cools and hardens fast.
- Be extremely careful when working with hot sugar syrup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer