How To Make Tanghulu Like A Pro
This tanghulu recipe highlights a crunchy and juicy candied fruit that requires low-impact yet delivers a high-impact taste.
Can I use another fruit?
Yes! Tangulu can be made with any fruit of your choice. Some commonly used fruits to make Tanghulu consist of: strawberries, grapes, tangerines, muscat, pineapples, and mangoes.
Ingredients
- Fruit of your choice 4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups ice cold water
- Skewers
- Thermometer (optional)
Directions
Wash the fruit of choice and make sure it is thoroughly dry before continuing.
Arrange the fruits on a skewer and set it aside.
In a medium-sized saucepan, add your sugar and water. Let it boil over medium heat.
temperature should reach 300°F/150°C (5-10 minutes).
if you don’t have a thermometer, dip a dry spoon into the sugar mixture and into the ice water. If hardened, mixture is ready.
4. Dip your fruit skewer into the sugar - coat evenly. Then put it in the ice water and allow the syrup to harden (should harden immediately).
5. Ready to be served and devoured.