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Homemade tanghulu skewers in jar

Tanghulu

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Tanghulu is one part fruit, one part candy and entirely delicious! Fruit skewers dipped in candy coating to create a sweet, crunchy shell.
Course Desserts, Snacks
Cuisine Chinese
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 217
Author Jessica Hylton

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fruits of your choice
  • 2 cups sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • ⅓ cup corn syrup

Instructions

  • Wash and dry all fruits you'll use.
  • Arrange fruit on a bamboo skewer, 1-3 pieces per skewer.
  • Combine sugar, water and corn syrup in a medium saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Boil until the temperature reaches 290 degrees Fahrenheit. This will take approximately 5-10 minutes. When the sugar and water mixture has reached the desired temperature turn the temperature down slightly to prevent burning.
  • Dip your fruit skewer into the sugar mixture to coat the fruit.
  • Place each fruit skewer on a silicone baking sheet or parchment paper. The coating should harden almost immediately. This recipe is best eaten right away.

Notes

To store: Tanghulu is best eaten right after you make it. However, if you do have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 59g | Vitamin A: 274IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.3mg