Tanghulu

This popular northern China candied fruit snack, or tanghulu, is a fun dessert to serve at parties or for kids.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 149 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 5 hulled strawberries
• 5 seedless grapes
• 5 clementine segments
• 0.75 cup white sugar
• 0.33 cup water
• 5 12-inch wooden skewers

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Line a large baking sheet with paper towels. Pat fruit dry. Divide fruit among wooden skewers, 3 pieces each, arranging fruits to cover end of skewer and ensuring fruits are touching.

Step 2

Stir together sugar, water, and corn syrup in a small shallow saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, undisturbed. Reduce heat to medium-low, cook, undisturbed, until a candy thermometer registers 300 degrees F (150 degrees C), 18 to 20 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath.

Step 4

Remove pan from heat, let stand until bubbles subside, 1 to 2 minutes. Carefully tilt pan so sugar mixture pools to one side. Working quickly, place fruit end of one skewer in sugar mixture, rotating to fully coat; allow excess syrup to drip back into pan. Place dipped skewer, fruit side down, in ice bath, allowing to cool fully, about 1 minute. Place, fruit side up, in a heavy cup or saucepan. Repeat with remaining skewers and sugar mixture, working quickly. Using kitchen scissors, trim any excess sugar drips. Serve immediately.