Tankhulu

Votes: 1

Time: 50 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8

Nutritional value per serving:

Calories 259, total fat 0 G., saturated fats 0 G., proteins 0 G., carbohydrates 67 G., fiber 1 G., cholesterol 0 mg, sodium 8 mg, sugar 66 G.

Tanghulu is fruit skewered in hardened sugar syrup, a popular winter snack in China, often sold by street vendors at markets and festivals. Traditionally, tanghulu is made with hawthorn berries, combining the tart fruit with a sweet, crunchy shell, but almost any fruit will do. The fruit should be firm enough to hold the skewer securely, otherwise it will be difficult to coat with syrup. The syrup is usually made with just sugar and water, but this recipe adds corn syrup to prevent crystallization and ensure a perfectly clear glaze. Honey is added for a pleasant flavor and aroma.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

18 white grapes
14 strawberries, hulled
1 peeled clementine
2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons mild-flavored honey, such as clover or mixed-herb honey
Special equipment: 16 wooden skewers, 20 cm long, caramel thermometer

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Wash and dry the grapes and strawberries thoroughly. Separate the clementines into segments and remove as much of the white pith as possible.
In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, honey, and 1/4 cup water until the sugar is moistened. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the syrup reaches 150°C (300°F) on a candy thermometer, about 8-10 minutes.

Meanwhile, thread the fruit onto skewers without twisting the pieces: thread 3 grapes lengthwise onto each of 6 skewers. Thread 2 strawberries lengthwise onto 7 skewers. Thread 3 clementine wedges, rounded end first, onto 3 skewers.
When the syrup is ready, transfer the pan to a heat-resistant surface or oven mitt. Gently tilt it forward so the syrup drips off one side. Dip the fruit in the syrup, one skewer at a time, and rotate until completely coated. Then gently shake the skewer over the pan to remove excess syrup. Place the fruit on the prepared baking sheet and let set for about 10 minutes.
Repeat with the remaining skewers. When the syrup thins out, spoon it over the fruit. Serve immediately.

Once the fruit is coated, you'll have some syrup left over. If you'd like, make honey lollipops with it: simmer the syrup over low heat until it's liquid, then pour it onto the parchment-lined baking sheet you used for the skewers. Once the syrup has set, break the lollipop into small pieces. You can eat it like candy or sweeten your tea.

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