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Candied Strawberry Tanghulu

Cultural Context

Tanghulu, originating from Northern China, is a beloved street food featuring fruits coated in a hard candy shell. Traditionally made with hawthorn berries, modern variations often use strawberries, making it a popular treat during festivals and fairs. The vibrant, glossy appearance and sweet crunch make it a favorite among children and adults alike, and its popularity has spread beyond China, inspiring similar treats in other cultures.

ChineseCNdessert
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
grapes
strawberries
tangerines
skewers
2 cups sugar
1 cup water
ice

sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

corn syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is a natural sweetener with a similar texture.

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Prepare the fruit: separate the tangerine into wedges.

3

Prepare the strawberries by removing all the leaves, keeping the stem for the skewer.

4

Make fruit skewers: start with a strawberry, then add a tangerine wedge, and finally a skewer with grapes only.

5

Prepare the sugar syrup by pouring 2 cups of sugar into a pan and adding 1 cup of water.

6

Turn on the heat to medium-high and cook until the syrup reaches 300° F.

7

Once the syrup reaches 300° F, roll the fruit skewers into the syrup.

8

Dip the syrup-coated skewers into ice water to cool down the candy.

9

Remove the fruit candy from the ice-cold water and admire the finished Tanghulu.

Cooking Techniques

candyingskewering

Equipment Needed

pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

none

Also Known As

Tanghulu糖葫芦
Local Name: 糖葫芦

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