Tanghulu Recipe

Tanghulu is a traditional candied fruit snack with a crisp, glass-like sugar coating and juicy fruit inside. This easy tanghulu recipe uses just three simple ingredients and comes together in about 30 minutes. Whether you’re making a strawberry tanghulu recipe, grape tanghulu recipe, or mixing different fruits, the result is a sweet, crunchy treat that’s perfect for parties, snacks, or social media-worthy desserts. Serve it immediately for the best crackly texture. Discover more flavorful recipes like Tanghulu Recipe right here.

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh fruit (strawberries, grapes, mandarin segments, kiwi, or watermelon cubes)
• 3 cups granulated white sugar
• 1½ cups water
• Ice water (for setting the candy coating)

Directions

1. Wash the fruit thoroughly and pat it completely dry with paper towels. Moisture can prevent the sugar coating from sticking.
2. Thread 1 to 3 pieces of fruit onto each wooden skewer.
3. Fill a large bowl with ice water and set it aside.
4. Add the granulated sugar and water to a medium stainless-steel saucepan.
5. Place the pan over medium heat and allow the mixture to cook without stirring.
6. Continue cooking until the syrup reaches 300°F (150°C) on a candy thermometer, about 15 to 20 minutes.
7. Carefully dip each fruit skewer into the hot sugar syrup, turning it to coat all sides evenly.
8. Immediately transfer the coated fruit into the bowl of ice water for a few seconds to harden the candy shell.
9. Remove the skewers from the water and place them on a parchment-lined tray or plate.
10. Serve immediately while the sugar coating is crisp and crunchy.

Preparation Details

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Servings: 4
• Yield: 8–10 fruit skewers