Description
Strawberry Tanghulu is a delightful Chinese snack made of fresh strawberries coated in a hard candy shell, offering a sweet and crunchy experience.
Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries – 1 pound
- Sugar – 2 cups
- Water – 1 cup
- Wooden skewers – 10
Instructions
- Wash and dry the strawberries thoroughly.
- Insert wooden skewers into the tops of the strawberries.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and water, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Continue boiling until the mixture reaches a hard crack stage (300°F or 150°C).
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Dip each strawberry into the syrup, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Place the coated strawberries on a parchment-lined tray to cool and harden.
- Once the candy coating is hard, serve immediately or store in a cool place.
Notes
- Make sure the strawberries are completely dry before dipping to ensure the candy coating adheres properly.
- Be cautious when handling the hot sugar syrup to avoid burns.
- For a variation, you can use other fruits like grapes or apples.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 strawberry
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Strawberry Tanghulu, candy strawberries, Chinese dessert, sweet snack