Tanghulu Recipe 冰糖葫蘆 - CANDIED STRAWBERRIES ( How To Make Tanghulu Without Corn Syrup )

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.

Add sugar and water to a saucepan.

Add honey for flavor.

Place the pan over low heat and do not stir the mixture, but gently swirl the pan.

Once the majority of sugar has dissolved, turn the flame to medium and bring to a boil.

If using a thermometer, heat until it reaches 150 degrees Celsius (300 degrees Fahrenheit), the hard crack stage, which takes about 8 to 10 minutes.

If not using a thermometer, cook until the mixture turns a slight amber color, then turn off the flame immediately to prevent burning.

Add one or two drops of red food coloring to the mixture.

Dip strawberries into the caramel mixture using a wooden skewer, swirling to coat completely.

Place the coated strawberries onto parchment paper to cool.

Wait at least 10 minutes before eating the strawberries.

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