Description
A traditional Chinese sweet treat made with candied hawthorn berries, featuring a crispy, sugary coat that contrasts with the tartness of the fruit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of sugar
- ½ cup of water
- Hawthorn berries (or strawberries, cherries, or small apples)
Instructions
- Prep the hawthorn berries: Rinse the fresh hawthorn berries under cool water and gently pat them dry. Remove stems if necessary.
- Make the sugar syrup: In a saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves without stirring once it starts boiling.
- Prepare your skewers: Thread hawthorn berries onto bamboo skewers, leaving space between each.
- Dip the berries: Once the syrup reaches a glossy consistency, dip each skewer into the syrup, coating them thoroughly.
- Cool and harden: Lay skewers on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let them sit until the syrup hardens.
- Enjoy: Serve your Tanghulu fresh or store in an airtight container at room temperature for a couple of days.
Notes
Experiment with different fruits or add spices to the syrup for variations. Serve in decorative jars or mugs for a fun presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Tanghulu, candied hawthorn, Chinese dessert, sweet treat, nostalgia