Tanghulu Recipe, Crunchy Candied Fruits 糖葫芦，不用出门买，原来这么简单，哄娃神食

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.

Prepare hawthorn berries by washing and drying them thoroughly.

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

Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Serve as a sweet treat or snack, enjoying the contrast of the crunchy sugar shell and the tart fruit.

Cooking Techniques

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