How to Make Tanghulu, Candied Fruit Skewers

Ingredients

• 1 cup Granulated Sugar (white granulated sugar)
• 0.5 cup Water (room temperature)
• 10 pieces Strawberries (fresh, washed, stems removed)
• 10 pieces Grapes (seedless, washed, dried)
• 10 pieces Wooden Skewers (bamboo or wooden cocktail sticks, 6‑8 inches long)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Fruit and Skewers

   Wash the strawberries and grapes, pat them completely dry, remove strawberry stems, then thread each fruit onto a wooden skewer (alternating strawberry and grape if desired).

   Time: PT5M

2. Make the Sugar Syrup

   Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan over medium‑high heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then stop stirring and let the mixture boil until it turns a deep golden‑amber color (about 150 °C if using a thermometer).

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium‑high heat

3. Dip the Fruit in the Syrup

   Using tongs, hold each skewer and dip the fruit completely into the hot syrup, allowing excess to drip back into the pan.

   Time: PT2M

4. Set and Cool

   Place the coated fruit skewers onto the cooling rack or parchment‑lined plate, then immediately set the plate over the bowl of ice water (or on a tray of ice) for about five minutes until the sugar shell hardens.

   Time: PT5M

5. Serve

   Remove the Tanghulu from the ice, let any condensation dry, and serve immediately for a crisp, glossy treat.

   Time: PT3M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

150

Protein

0 g

Carbohydrates

38 g

Fat

0 g

Fiber

2 g