For best results, ensure your fruit is completely dry. Any moisture will prevent the sugar from adhering properly. A candy thermometer is essential for achieving the perfect hard crack stage. Don't skip it! Work quickly once the sugar syrup is ready, as it cools and hardens fast. If you don't have an ice bath, you can use a silicone mat, or parchment paper instead.
Tanghulu
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME20 mins
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TOTAL TIME40 mins
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SERVING5 People
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VIEWS27
Experience the delightful crunch of caramelized sugar embracing fresh fruit in this classic Chinese treat. Tanghulu offers a symphony of textures and flavors, perfect for a refreshing and visually stunning snack.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate39 g
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Fiber0 g
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Protein0 g
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Sodium6 mg
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Fat0 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
15 mins
Line a large baking sheet with paper towels. Pat fruit dry. Divide fruit among wooden skewers, 3 pieces each, arranging fruits to cover end of skewer and ensuring fruits are touching. (Prep time: 15 minutes)
02
Step
20 mins
Stir together sugar, water, and corn syrup in a small shallow saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, undisturbed. Reduce heat to medium-low, cook, undisturbed, until a candy thermometer registers 300 degrees F (150 degrees C), 18 to 20 minutes. (Cook time: 20 minutes)
03
Step
5 mins
Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
04
Step
10 mins
Remove pan from heat, let stand until bubbles subside, 1 to 2 minutes. Carefully tilt pan so sugar mixture pools to one side. Working quickly, place fruit end of one skewer in sugar mixture, rotating to fully coat; allow excess syrup to drip back into pan. Place dipped skewer, fruit side down, in ice bath, allowing to cool fully, about 1 minute. Place, fruit side up, in a heavy cup or saucepan. Repeat with remaining skewers and sugar mixture, working quickly. Using kitchen scissors, trim any excess sugar drips. Serve immediately. (Assembly time: 10 minutes)
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Abbie Donnelly
Apr 24, 2025I tried this with different types of fruit – kiwi and pineapple worked great too! Just make sure they're not too ripe.
Dannie Herzog
Apr 24, 2025The tanghulu turned out perfectly! The sugar coating was crisp and the fruit was so refreshing.
Maiya Hilll
Apr 1, 2025This recipe was so much fun to make with my kids! They loved dipping the fruit and watching the sugar harden.
Cicero Rau
Mar 25, 2025The cooking time for the sugar was spot on. My candy thermometer was a lifesaver!