Tanghulu Recipe: The Best Sweet Treat for Home Cooks
Tanghulu is a traditional Chinese candy made from fruit and sugar syrup, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and tartness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 strawberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1 wooden skewer
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit by washing and drying them thoroughly.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and corn syrup. Heat over medium until dissolved.
- Increase heat and bring to a boil without stirring, until it reaches 250°F (hard ball stage).
- Skewer the fruit, dip in the syrup, and allow excess to drip off.
- Place on parchment paper to cool and harden.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer for accurate temperature.
- Experiment with different fruits for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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