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3-Ingredient Homemade Tanghulu Recipe

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This easy 3-Ingredient Homemade Tanghulu recipe features fresh fruits coated in a crunchy, sweet sugar shell, perfect as a delightful treat or snack. Using just fruits, sugar, and water, you can quickly prepare this classic Chinese candied fruit skewers at home, ideal for parties or a fun dessert.

Ingredients

Fruits

  • Assorted fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, and kiwi (quantity as desired)

Syrup

  • 200 g white sugar
  • 100 g water

Instructions

  1. Wash and Dry Fruits: Thoroughly wash and clean the fruits to remove any dirt or residue. Then, pat them completely dry to ensure the syrup adheres properly.
  2. Skewer the Fruits: Using skewers, thread your choice and quantity of fruits onto each skewer, preparing them for coating.
  3. Prepare the Syrup: In a cooking pot, combine 200 g of sugar and 100 g of water. Heat on high until it boils, then reduce heat to low.
  4. Check Syrup Readiness: Test the syrup by dipping a chopstick or spoon into it and then into cold water; the syrup should harden immediately. Alternatively, use a thermometer to confirm the syrup reaches 150ºC (300°F) or check that it forms crystal threads when dropped into ice water.
  5. Coat the Fruits: Once the syrup is ready, carefully dip each fruit skewer into the syrup, coating all sides evenly.
  6. Cool and Harden: Place the coated skewers onto a tray lined with parchment paper. The sugar coating will harden almost immediately, around 5 minutes.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy your crunchy, juicy tanghulu immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Ensure fruits are completely dry before dipping to prevent syrup from sliding off.
  • Use a candy thermometer for precise syrup temperature to achieve the perfect hard candy coating.
  • Work quickly when dipping fruits to prevent sugar crystallization before coating.
  • Experiment with different fruits like grapes or pineapple for variety.
  • Serve immediately for best crunch; sugar coating may become sticky if left out too long.

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