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Tanghulu (Candied Fruit Skewers)
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Tanghulu (Candied Fruit Skewers)

25 minServes 6Nutri-Score E€
from @kitchentool12 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • sugar (granulated)Pantry400 g
  • waterBeverages240 ml
  • grapes (washed and completely dried, on skewers)Produce300 g
  • ice (for the ice bath)Other500 g
  • water (cold, for the ice bath)Beverages500 ml

per serving

Nutrition

282kcal

Carbs
70 g
Proteins
0 g
Fat
0 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Saucepan
  • Kitchen thermometer
  • Skewer ×6
  • Mixing bowl
  • Stovetop

step by step

Method

  1. Make the syrup

    • Add the sugar and water to a saucepan.
    • Set the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
    Step 1

  2. Boil without stirring

    • Once boiling, do not stir.
    • Let it boil until it reaches 300 °F (about 150 °C) and turns a light golden color.
    Step 2

  3. Skewer the fruit

    • Thread the grapes onto skewers.
    • Make sure the fruit is completely dry.
    Step 3

  4. Prepare the ice bath

    • Fill a bowl with ice and cold water.
    Step 4

  5. Dip the fruit

    • Turn off the heat and take the pan off the burner.
    • Dip each skewer into the syrup, turning to coat and spooning syrup over if needed.
    • Plunge into the ice bath for about 5 seconds, then pull out and let dry slightly.
    Step 5
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