Tanghulu With a Twist
A traditional Chinese street snack is taking new generations by storm. Growing in popularity quickly, this sweet treat has kids raving about the fruit!
Ingredients
- 8-10 strawberries hulled
- 2-4 kiwi peeled and sliced into thick chunks
- 1/4 pineapple cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup sugar granulated
Instructions
- Prep the Fruit: Wash and thoroughly dry all your fruit. Moisture should be avoided to achieve a good sugar crackle. Skewer your fruits in any combo you like!
- Make the Candy Syrup: In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the sugar and water. Stir gently until sugar dissolves, then stop stirring. Let the mixture boil until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage). Use a candy thermometer for best results. A meat thermometer will work too.
- Dip & Twirl: Working quickly, dip each fruit skewer into the syrup and twist to coat. Let excess drip off, then place the skewer on parchment paper or a silicone mat to cool and harden.
- Cool, Crack, Enjoy: Let the skewers cool for 10 minutes. When you bite in, you should hear that signature crack! This part makes tanghulu fun (and addictive).
Notes
Additional items needed:
This recipe yields 4–5 servings, depending on the size of the fruit and the skewer portions.
- Bamboo skewers
- Parchment paper or silicone mat
This recipe yields 4–5 servings, depending on the size of the fruit and the skewer portions.
Nutritional Facts (per serving):
| Nutrient | Approximate Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 140–160 kcal |
| Total Fat | 0.3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 0–5 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 38–40 g |
| – Sugars | 33–35 g |
| – Dietary Fiber | 2–3 g |
| Protein | 0.6 g |
| Vitamin C | 70–90% DV |
| Calcium | 1–2% DV |
| Iron | 1–2% DV |
⚠️ These values are estimates and may vary based on the exact size of fruits, amount of sugar coating, and serving size.