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Tanghulu Candied Fruit Skewers

Several Tanghulu candied fruit skewers with glistening sugar coating, arranged on a wooden plate.
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Learn to make crispy, glassy tanghulu skewers with your favorite fruits. This recipe guides you through achieving the perfect hard-crack sugar coating.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb strawberries, hulled and dried
  • 1 lb grapes, washed and dried
  • 1 lb hawthorn berries, washed and dried
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup

Instructions

  1. Thread fruit onto skewers, about 3-4 pieces per skewer. Ensure fruit is completely dry.
  2. In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and corn syrup.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  4. Stop stirring and bring to a boil. Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature.
  5. Cook until the mixture reaches 300-310°F (149-154°C), the hard-crack stage.
  6. Remove from heat immediately.
  7. Dip each fruit skewer into the hot sugar syrup, coating evenly. Work quickly.
  8. Place coated skewers on parchment paper to cool and harden.
  9. Allow tanghulu to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Humidity can make tanghulu sticky. Make this on a dry day.
  • Ensure your fruit is very dry to prevent the sugar from becoming sticky.
  • Supervise children closely when making tanghulu due to hot sugar.
  • Experiment with different fruits like kiwi, blueberries, or cherry tomatoes.

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