How to make strawberry tanghulu (糖葫芦) at home

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories while maintaining sweetness.

corn syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: simple syrup

Honey provides a natural sweetness, while simple syrup is cost-effective.

Pour sugar into a saucepan.

Pour water on top of the sugar in the saucepan.

Turn up the heat to melt the mixture together without stirring to avoid clumps.

To check if the syrup is ready, dip a spoon into the syrup and then into a glass of ice water; if it hardens right away, it's ready.

Dip the strawberries into the syrup, ensuring they are fully coated.

Move quickly to avoid burning the syrup and cooking the strawberries.

Allow the strawberries to cool so the syrup can harden; you can place them in the fridge or leave them on the counter.

Taste the finished tanghulu.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary