Tanghulu

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.

Thread the hawthorn berries onto the wooden skewers.

Combine 2 cups white sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan.

Boil the mixture for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes thick and bubbly.

Dip each fruit skewer into the sugar syrup, making sure all the surface is coated with syrup.

Cool and let harden for a while; the surface will crack very soon.

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