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Tanghulu

Cultural Context

Tanghulu, originating from northern China, is a traditional street food that features fruit skewered and coated in a hard candy shell. Often enjoyed during festivals or as a nostalgic treat, it celebrates the simple pleasure of sweet and sour flavors. In modern times, tanghulu has gained popularity internationally, with various fruits used to cater to diverse palates.

ChineseCNdessert
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb hawthorn berries
2 cups sugar
1 cup water
8 skewers

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

hawthorn berries

🥗Healthier: strawberries

💰Cheaper: grapes

Strawberries offer a similar taste and texture, while grapes are often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness, while brown sugar can be more affordable.

1

Prepare hawthorn berries by washing and drying them thoroughly.

2

Skewer hawthorn berries onto sticks, leaving space between each berry.

3

Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat.

4

Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves completely, about 2-3 minutes.

5

Increase heat and bring the syrup to a boil, without stirring, until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).

6

Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool slightly for about 1 minute.

7

Dip each skewer of berries into the hot sugar syrup, ensuring they are fully coated.

8

Allow excess syrup to drip off before placing the skewers on a parchment-lined tray.

9

Let the tanghulu cool completely at room temperature until the coating hardens.

Cooking Techniques

candyingskewering

Equipment Needed

saucepan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganvegetariandairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

candied hawthornsugar-coated fruit

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