Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago
How to make Tanghulu, candied fruit at home?
Ingredients
15 strawberries or a choice of fruits
2 cups sugar
1 cup water
Ice cubes (for ice bath)
5-6 Wooden skewers
Instructions
Wash and fully dry strawberries. Moisture prevents the sugar coating from sticking.
Thread fruits onto wooden skewers, leaving space at the bottom.
In a saucepan, mix sugar and water. Stir gently to dissolve, then boil without stirring until the syrup thickens. Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with ice cubes and cold water.
Test readiness by dropping syrup into ice water, if it hardens instantly, it’s ready. If it stays soft or doesn't harden, continue boiling the syrup a bit longer until it thickens properly.
Reduce heat to low. Quickly dip each fruit skewer into the syrup, tilting the pan for full coating.
Immediately dip in ice water to harden.
Place on parchment paper to set for a few minutes.
My tried and tested tips:
Work quickly - the syrup hardens fast.
Be careful - hot syrup can burn.
Don’t overheat the fruit - dip quickly to avoid cooking it.
#tanghulu #strawberry #strawberry
How to make Tanghulu, candied fruit at home?
Ingredients
15 strawberries or a choice of fruits
2 cups sugar
1 cup water
Ice cubes (for ice bath)
5-6 Wooden skewers
Instructions
Wash and fully dry strawberries. Moisture prevents the sugar coating from sticking.
Thread fruits onto wooden skewers, leaving space at the bottom.
In a saucepan, mix sugar and water. Stir gently to dissolve, then boil without stirring until the syrup thickens. Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with ice cubes and cold water.
Test readiness by dropping syrup into ice water, if it hardens instantly, it’s ready. If it stays soft or doesn't harden, continue boiling the syrup a bit longer until it thickens properly.
Reduce heat to low. Quickly dip each fruit skewer into the syrup, tilting the pan for full coating.
Immediately dip in ice water to harden.
Place on parchment paper to set for a few minutes.
My tried and tested tips:
Work quickly - the syrup hardens fast.
Be careful - hot syrup can burn.
Don’t overheat the fruit - dip quickly to avoid cooking it.
#tanghulu #strawberry #strawberry
