Description
Strawberry Tanghulu is a traditional Chinese candied fruit snack made by coating fresh strawberries in a shiny, hard sugar shell. It’s sweet, crunchy, and visually stunning—perfect for treats or gifts.
Ingredients
- 10 fresh strawberries, washed and thoroughly dried
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- Skewers or wooden sticks
Instructions
- Skewer each strawberry and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Stop stirring and let the mixture boil until it reaches 300°F (150°C) on a candy thermometer (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat immediately. Carefully dip each strawberry into the syrup, coating completely.
- Place coated strawberries on parchment paper to cool and harden.
- Serve within a few hours for best crunch and texture.
Notes
- Make sure strawberries are completely dry to help sugar adhere properly.
- Work quickly, as the sugar syrup hardens fast once removed from heat.
- You can use other fruits like grapes, blueberries, or mandarin slices.