by S. Law
Looking for a fun way to use your fruit? Try making tanghulu at home! This classic Chinese snack is easy to make and the perfect treat, check out the recipe below!
Ingredients
- Any fruit that can be pierced on a skewer.
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup of water
- Wooden skewers
Directions
- Wash and dry your fruit of choice, cut it into 1 to 2 inch pieces. For berries keep them whole.
- With your wooden skewers, pierce the fruit, pushing each one down until your skewer is full, leaving enough room at the end for you to hold. Set aside.
- Pour your sugar and water into a pot, making sure the pot is not too full.
- Stir the water and sugar together until fully combined, then turn the heat on medium and cover with a lid. Do not stir while the pot is heating! The water will prevent the sugar from burning, stirring only agitates the crystals making the mixture clumpy.
- Once the sugar water begins to boil, you can remove the lid and let it cook.
- You are waiting for the sugar to become golden in colour, do not stir with a spoon, but you can lift the pot above the heat and gently swirl the contents, so it cooks evenly.
- Once you think the sugar is close to being done, prepare an ice bath in a large container that will fit your skewers.
- When the sugar turns that golden shade, remove it from the heat immediately and begin carefully dipping your prepared skewers. The sugar will be very hot, so be careful not to burn yourself.
- As soon as they have been dipped, place them into the ice bath so the sugar hardens, and you’re done!
- Enjoy your hard-earned treat with family and friends.
