Tanghulu Recipe 冰糖葫蘆 - CANDIED STRAWBERRIES
About this recipe
Tanghulu, or candied strawberries, is a delightful treat that pairs fresh fruit with a crunchy caramel coating. This recipe from Emma's Goodies showcases how to make this traditional Chinese dessert without corn syrup, making it both accessible and delicious.
Using just a few simple ingredients, including sugar, honey, and strawberries, you can create a sweet snack that's perfect for sharing or enjoying on your own. The combination of juicy strawberries and hard candy is simply irresistible!
Ingredient notes
- 300 grams of sugar is about 1 1/2 cups.
- 50 grams of water is approximately 3 tablespoons.
- You can use any fruit you prefer for this recipe, not just strawberries.
Tips from Emma's Goodies’s video
- Do not stir the sugar mixture while it's heating to avoid crystallization; gently swirl the pan instead.
- If you don't have a thermometer, cook the sugar mixture until it turns a slight amber color to indicate it's ready.
- Adding red food coloring helps to cover any green bits on the strawberries, giving them a vibrant appearance.
Good to know
- How long does it take to make Tanghulu?
- The total time to make Tanghulu is about 20 minutes.
- How many servings does this recipe yield?
- This recipe yields 4 servings.
- What should I do if I don't have a thermometer?
- If you don't have a thermometer, cook the sugar mixture until it turns a slight amber color to indicate it's ready.
- How long should I let the coated strawberries cool before eating?
- Allow the coated strawberries to cool and harden for at least 10 minutes before eating.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Emma's Goodies: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
In a saucepan, add the sugar, water, and honey.
- 2
Heat the mixture over low heat without stirring, gently swirling the pan until the sugar dissolves.
- 3
Once the sugar has mostly dissolved, increase the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 4
If using a thermometer, heat until it reaches 150°C (300°F), the hard crack stage, which takes about 8-10 minutes.
- 5
If you don't have a thermometer, cook until the mixture turns a slight amber color, then turn off the heat immediately to prevent burning.
- 6
Add one or two drops of red food coloring to the mixture (optional).
- 7
Using a wooden skewer, dip the strawberries into the caramel mixture, swirling to coat them completely.
- 8
Place the coated strawberries onto parchment paper to cool and harden for at least 10 minutes before eating.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity of strawberries is inferred based on typical serving sizes for this recipe.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Emma's Goodies’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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