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Strawberry Tanghulu

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 5 skewers 1x
  • Category: Dessert, Snack
  • Method: No-bake, Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Chinese
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Strawberry Tanghulu is a traditional Northern Chinese snack made by dipping fresh strawberries in a hardened sugar syrup. The result is a shiny, glass-like candy shell that cracks delightfully with every bite, revealing sweet and juicy fruit inside.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 15 fresh strawberries (washed and thoroughly dried)
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Skewers or wooden sticks

Instructions

  • Prepare the Strawberries:
    Wash and dry the strawberries completely. Any moisture can prevent the sugar from sticking. Skewer 2–3 strawberries onto each stick.

  • Make the Sugar Syrup:
    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Allow the syrup to boil without stirring until it reaches 300°F (150°C) on a candy thermometer (hard crack stage).

  • Coat the Strawberries:
    Quickly dip each skewered strawberry into the hot syrup, turning it to coat evenly. Let any excess syrup drip off.

  • Cool and Harden:
    Place the coated strawberries on parchment paper or a greased tray and let them cool for 10 minutes, or until the shell hardens.

  • Serve:
    Enjoy immediately for the best crunch!


Notes

  • Use a candy thermometer to ensure the syrup reaches the hard crack stage.
  • Avoid making this on humid days, as moisture can soften the candy shell.
  • You can also try tanghulu with grapes, blueberries, or mandarin oranges.