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

  1. Wash the fruit of choice and make sure it is thoroughly dry before continuing. 

  2. Arrange the fruits on a skewer and set it aside. 

  3. 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.

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