Description

Strawberry Tanghulu is a traditional Chinese snack made by dipping fresh strawberries into a hardened sugar syrup, creating a shiny, crunchy candy coating.

Ingredients

10 fresh strawberries
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
Wooden skewers
Ice water (for hard crack test)

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Instructions

Wash and dry the strawberries thoroughly. Insert each one onto a wooden skewer.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and water.
Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring. Use a candy thermometer and heat until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
Once the syrup is ready, quickly dip each strawberry skewer into the syrup, coating it completely.
Allow excess syrup to drip off and place the coated strawberries on a parchment-lined tray to cool and harden.
Let them sit for a few minutes until the sugar coating becomes hard and glossy. Serve immediately.

Notes

Ensure strawberries are completely dry before dipping to prevent the sugar from seizing.
Work quickly as the sugar hardens fast once it reaches hard crack stage.
Use a candy thermometer for best results.