Celebrate love in a delicious way this Valentine’s Day with our easy Strawberry Tanghulu recipe! This delightful candied strawberry treat is not only incredibly sweet but effortless to prepare. Impress your loved ones and create unforgettable moments with these mouth-watering, juicy strawberries coated with a caramelized sugary coating.
Looking for a last-minute Valentine’s Day treat to surprise your sweetie? This super easy Candied Strawberry Tanghulu recipe is not only a quick sweet treat for Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day, it can also be a great way to celebrate lover’s day with little ones!
Using just 5 simple ingredients, this Strawberry Tanghulu recipe is also a super fun activity for preschoolers, elementary schoolers and even teens. If you’re a dad looking for a great way to surprise your sweetheart, why not “recruit” your little ones to make this easy sweet treat for their moms together? It’s a fun family bonding activity that will make your sweetheart’s Valentine’s Day extra special!
Ingredients:
- Fresh strawberries
- Sugar
- Water
- Ice cubes
- Wooden skewers
**Please scroll all the way down to the recipe card for detailed ingredients and instructions!**
How To Make Strawberry Tanghulu
1. Wash and dry the strawberries, leaving the stems intact. Skewer 2-3 strawberries on each wooden skewer.
2. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 300°F on a candy thermometer (hard crack stage).
3. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
4. Prepare a bowl filled with ice water.
5. Dip each skewered strawberry into the hot sugar mixture, coating it thoroughly. Allow any excess sugar to drip off.
6. Immediately dip the coated strawberries into the ice water bath to cool and harden the sugar coating. Remove and pat dry.
7. Serve the strawberry tanghulu skewers chilled and crispy, as a delicious and unique treat. Enjoy!
Easy Strawberry Tanghulu Recipe
Notes
- Wash and dry the strawberries, leaving the stems intact. Skewer 2-3 strawberries on each wooden skewer.
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 300°F on a candy thermometer (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Prepare a bowl filled with ice water.
- Dip each skewered strawberry into the hot sugar mixture, coating it thoroughly. Allow any excess sugar to drip off.
- Immediately dip the coated strawberries into the ice water bath to cool and harden the sugar coating. Remove and pat dry.
- Serve the strawberry tanghulu skewers chilled and crispy, as a delicious and unique treat. Enjoy!
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