Candied Strawberry Recipe (Tanghulu Candied Fruit) - フルーツキャンディ

sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

hawthorn berries

🥗Healthier: strawberries

💰Cheaper: grapes

Strawberries provide a similar texture and sweetness.

Buy fresh, new, none damaged strawberries.

Wash the strawberries and cut the heads off, then dry them.

Add 200g sugar and 80ml water into a pot.

Turn on medium high heat.

Wait for the sugar to slowly boil without stirring.

After 3 to 4 minutes, turn the heat down.

Observe the bubbles: they will start small and quick to pop, then become bigger and slower to pop, and finally slow to pop with thicker consistency.

Test the sugar by scooping a little into a bowl of cold water; if it hardens, it's ready.

If it’s still soft, continue boiling.

The total boiling time is around 15-17 minutes until the sugar is good.

Once ready, immediately dip the strawberries into the sugar, being careful not to burn yourself.

Place the coated strawberries on wax paper to prevent sticking.

Wait for the strawberries to cool down.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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