Tanghulu: the caramelized fruit skewers recipe from China!

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.

Clean berries and pat them dry completely.

Thread the berries in bamboo skewers.

In a saucepan combine sugar and water and set over medium heat.

Bring the syrup to a boil, then reduce to simmering and cook until it reaches 150C/300F. This will take about 15 minutes.

Keep the heat low, tilt your pan and dip the berries to cover. For longer skewers pour some syrup on top with a spoon. Drop off any excess syrup.

Place on a plate to finish hardening.

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