Perfect Tanghulu (No Corn Syrup, Scale, or Thermometer)

KOREAN·VEGSource

A simple and perfect Tanghulu recipe using basic ingredients and no special equipment.

Ingredients

5

Granulated Sugar

200 g

Water

100 g

Strawberries

10 pieces

Tangerines

4 pieces

Skewers

14 pieces

Instructions

1Prepare the Fruit10m

Peel Tangerines

Carefully peel the tangerines, taking care not to damage the inner segments.

Prepare Strawberries

Wash the strawberries, remove the stems, and insert skewers into each one.

Skewer Fruit

Thread the prepared tangerine segments and strawberries onto skewers, alternating if desired.

2Make the Sugar Syrup10m

Combine Ingredients

In a pot, combine the sugar and water.

Boil Syrup

Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil and continue to cook until the syrup thickens.

Reduce Heat

Once the syrup starts to boil thickly, reduce the heat to low.

Cook to Color

Continue to cook on low heat until the syrup turns a clear, pale golden color. Be careful not to burn it.

3Coat the Fruit5m

Test Syrup

Drop a small amount of syrup into cold water to check if it hardens properly. It should form a brittle thread.

Coat Fruit

Quickly dip each fruit-laden skewer into the hot syrup, ensuring an even coating. Work fast to prevent the fruit from cooking.

Harden

Place the coated skewers on parchment paper or a silicone mat to allow the candy coating to harden completely.