Tanghulu Candied Fruit Skewers

12 Skewers
20 min

Want a unique and one of the best ways to eat fruit? Tanghulu, candied fruit, is a popular Chinese street food. Made with just about any fruit, this fruit candy is beautiful and delicious!


Single strawberry on a stick.

Also known as bingtang hulu or bing tanghulu, this popular street food is known for its sweet, crunchy shell and is often referred to as ice candy or glass candy. The cracking noise of the first bite is so exciting that it has become a TikTok trend.


The Chinese candied fruit isn't just delightful; it is also straightforward. In 20 minutes, you can have a bowl of mouthwatering candied fruit treats for snacking or serve it as a fruity dessert after dinner.


What Is Tanghulu?

Bingtang hulu is a traditional candied fruit snack that has its origins in Northern China. Originally, it was made by skewering Chinese hawthorn fruit on a long bamboo skewer and dipping it in liquid sugar that hardens into a hard coating. Hawthorn berries have a tarter flavor, which allows a balance when the fruit is immersed in the sugar syrup.


It is a Chinese street food that takes the beauty of fresh fruit. Generally, vendors coat candied fruit with a layer of sugar syrup so that it is glossy and bright when it hardens.


Whether you want a treat for your child or an addictive, shiny dessert on a date, strawberry tanghulu will save the day. Instead of hawthorn fruit, strawberry tanghulu is now more popular. Other fruits like grapes, blueberries, apples, and pineapples also look beautiful and taste great!

Strawberry on a skewer coated in sugar.
Ingredients used in the recipe (fruit, water, sugar)
Tanghulu sprinkled with glittery sugar.


Tanghulu Candied Fruit Skewers
Recipe details
  • 12  Skewers
  • Prep time: 5 Minutes Cook time: 15 Minutes Total time: 20 min
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Ingredients

  • ▢ 1 pound fruit
  • Get the full instructions at: https://sinfulkitchen.com/tanghulu-candied-fruit-skewers/
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  • Angela Angela on Mar 01, 2023

    Hi. The fruit is edible?

    • Sinful Kitchen Sinful Kitchen on Mar 01, 2023

      Hi! Yes, the fruit is edible and delicious! It’s fun because when you bite into it the coating cracks. I recommend strawberries. From the color to the texture, they are a show stopper.

  • CeCe CeCe on Mar 13, 2023

    Can these be prepared ahead of time and, if so, how should they be stored?

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