What is strawberry tanghulu?

Strawberry tanghulu is a Chinese-style candied fruit made by coating strawberries in a hard, glossy sugar shell. It originated from Beijing street food culture and is loved for its crackling texture and fruity core.

What is tanghulu traditionally made of?

Tanghulu is traditionally made with hawthorn berries, but strawberries, grapes, and other firm fruits are now popular variations. The concept remains the same: sugar coating + skewered fruit.

What fruit works for tanghulu?

Fruits that hold their shape and don’t release much water—like grapes, strawberries, and pineapple cubes—work best. Avoid overly juicy or soft fruits.

Why is my tanghulu not hardening?

If the syrup doesn’t hit 300–310ºF (hard-crack stage), it won't harden. Also, moisture on the fruit or in the environment can prevent sugar from setting properly.

Strawberry Tanghulu – 3-Step Sweet Treat You’ll Love

Name: Strawberry Tanghulu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 6 strawberries (rinsed and dried); 1 cup granulated sugar; ½ cup water

Strawberry Tanghulu – 3-Step Sweet Treat You’ll Love

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Sweet, crunchy Strawberry Tanghulu made with 3 simple ingredients. A perfect candy-coated fruit snack.

Author: recipesloop.com
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 3 servings 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Chinese
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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6 strawberries (rinsed and dried)

1 cup granulated sugar

½ cup water

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Instructions

1. Wash and cut the stems off the strawberries. Dry them thoroughly.

2. Skewer strawberries onto wooden skewers.

3. Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium-high heat.

4. Heat to 300ºF–310ºF (hard-crack stage), or test by dropping syrup in cold water.

5. Dip strawberries quickly into syrup to coat.

6. Place coated skewers on parchment paper and let harden.

Notes

Do not stir syrup once boiling.

Ensure strawberries are 100% dry.

Avoid refrigerating after coating.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 skewers
Calories: 120
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 0mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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