Description
Strawberry Tanghulu is a delightful fusion of fresh strawberries and a crunchy candy coating. This traditional Chinese treat features juicy strawberries enveloped in a glossy hardened sugar shell that cracks with each bite, creating a tantalizing experience. Perfect for summer picnics, family gatherings, or simply as an afternoon snack, Strawberry Tanghulu promises sweetness and joy in every nibble.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries (about 12–15 medium-sized)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare your strawberries: Rinse and thoroughly dry them to ensure the candy coating adheres well.
- Make the sugar syrup: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Stir until dissolved and cook until the syrup reaches a light golden color.
- Add lemon juice: Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice for added tartness.
- Skewer the strawberries: Insert wooden skewers into the green stems of each strawberry for easy dipping.
- Dip into syrup: Quickly dip each strawberry into the warm syrup, ensuring complete coverage.
- Cool and harden: Place coated strawberries on parchment paper to cool for 10-15 minutes until the candy shell hardens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy coating
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg