Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Strawberry Tanghulu, a vibrant Chinese street treat that pairs juicy strawberries with a crunchy sugar coating. This fun and easy recipe is perfect for summer picnics or as an eye-catching dessert at parties. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create these delicious and visually stunning treats that will impress your friends and elevate any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries (about 12-15)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup filtered water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 6 wooden skewers
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by washing and drying the strawberries thoroughly.
- Insert wooden skewers through the tops of each strawberry, aiming for three to four berries per skewer.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat, stirring until fully dissolved. Bring to a gentle simmer until it reaches soft ball stage (around 240°F).
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in lemon juice to prevent crystallization.
- Dip each skewer of strawberries into the hot syrup, allowing excess syrup to drip off before placing them on parchment paper.
- Let them cool completely at room temperature for a shiny finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candied
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg