Tanghulu Recipe Delightfully Sweet and Crunchy Treat
This homemade Tanghulu recipe brings the magic of Chinese street food into your kitchen. With a glossy, crackling sugar shell and juicy fruit inside, it’s a simple and stunning dessert perfect for parties or just a sweet craving. Quick to make and fun to eat—treat yourself to this sweet-and-crunchy sensation!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 5–6 skewers
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- 10 strawberries, washed and dried
- 10 grapes (red or green), washed and dried
- 1 small mandarin orange, peeled and segmented
- 5–6 bamboo skewers
- Parchment paper or silicone mat
Instructions
Prepare the Fruit: Dry all fruits thoroughly and skewer 2–3 fruits per stick.
Cook the Syrup: Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until dissolved, then boil without stirring until it reaches 300°F.
Dip the Fruit: Quickly dip each fruit skewer in the syrup, rotating to coat evenly.
Cool and Harden: Set the dipped skewers on parchment paper and let the sugar shell harden.
Serve Immediately: Tanghulu is best when the shell is freshly crackly.
Notes
- Avoid humid environments to keep the sugar shell crisp.
- Swap in blueberries, pineapple chunks, or kiwi for variety.
- Use gloves or handle skewers with tongs for safety when dipping into hot syrup.
Find it online: https://allfruitrecipes.com/tanghulu-recipe/