Tanghulu Chinese Candied Fruit (Print-Friendly Format)

Juicy fruit glazed in clear candy for a classic, crunchy Chinese street snack.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Candied Fruit

01 - 450 g strawberries, grapes, or assorted fruit of choice (approximately 30 pieces)

→ Sugar Syrup

02 - 400 g white sugar
03 - 240 ml water

# How to Make It:

01 - Wash the chosen fruit thoroughly and pat dry. Remove all leaves, stems, and inedible parts. Thread no more than 3 pieces of fruit onto each skewer for ease of handling.
02 - In a small saucepan over low to medium heat, combine white sugar and water. Avoid stirring and bring the mixture to a boil. Simmer until the syrup reaches an amber color and 150°C, about 10–20 minutes.
03 - Drizzle a spoonful of syrup into an ice water bath. If it hardens quickly and cracks when bent, the syrup is ready for use.
04 - Quickly dip each fruit skewer into the hot syrup, rotating to evenly coat with a thin layer. Immediately immerse the coated skewer into an ice water bath to solidify the sugar shell.
05 - Transfer finished skewers to a plate and repeat the process promptly with remaining skewers before the syrup hardens. Serve immediately.

# Additional Information:

01 - Work swiftly once the syrup reaches temperature to prevent burning and ensure a crisp, glossy coating.