Tanghulu Recipe

Step 1

I like to wash all of the fruit by letting it sit in cold water for a few minutes. Drain it and thoroughly pat it dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel.

Step 2

Add the fruit to skewers. I like to add one to three pieces of fruit per skewer. Anymore and it get tough to dunk it in the melted sugar.

Step 3

In a stainless steel pot, add in the sugar and water. Do not stir it at all. Place it over medium heat and cook for about 15-20 minutes, until it reaches exactly 300F (this is known as the hard ball stage for candy making).

Step 4

Immediately dunk the fruit on skewers into the melted sugar and then immediately transfer it into a bowl with ice. Place it on a baking sheet. And repeat with the remaining fruit.

Step 5

Eat immediately. As it sits the outer candy tends to soften.