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Tanghulu

Tanghulu (also known as bingtang hulu) is a Chinese candied fruit snack. It's traditionally made with red hawthorn berries dipped in sugar syrup and served on a bamboo skewer, and it's often given to children as a symbol of happiness during Chinese New Year.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Course: Candy, Dessert
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Tanghulu
Servings: 4
Calories: 421kcal

Equipment

  • candy thermometer
  • Sheet pan
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mat

Ingredients

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 lb strawberries or other fruit of choice

Instructions

  • Fruit should be washed and patted dry.
  • Arrange the fruit on the bamboo skewer. I suggest 1-3 pieces per skewer.
  • Bring the water-sugar mixture to a boil.
  • Using a candy thermometer, heat the sugar water mixture until it reaches 300 degrees Fahrenheit. This will take about 5-10 minutes.
  • When the sugar water mixture has reached the desired temperature, dip your fruit skewer into it to coat it.
  • Each fruit skewer should be placed on a sheet pan, silicone baking sheet, or parchment paper.
  • The sugar coating should harden almost instantly.
  • Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 108g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 105g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
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