Tanghulu: Caramelized Fruit Skewers - a sweet Chinese tradition

Tanghulu, also known as caramelized fruit skewers, is a traditional Chinese dessert that combines the sweetness of caramel with the fresh flavor of the fruits.This dessert not only satisfies your will of sweet, but it is also visually impressive with its crystalline shine.Here's how you can do Tanghulu at home.

## Ingredients:

- 2 cups of granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/4 cup glucose syrup or corn honey
- Fruits of your choice (strawberries, grapes, pineapple pieces, kiwi, etc.)
- Wood skewers (one for each set of fruits)
- Vegetable oil (to grease the skewers)

## necessary utensils:

- Medium pan
- Thermometer for sweets
- Butter paper
- Culinary brush (to clean the sugar crystals of the pan)

## PREPARATION MODE:

1. ** Fruit Preparation: **
- Wash the chosen fruits well and dry them completely.
- If you are using larger fruits such as pineapple or kiwi, cut them into smaller pieces.
- Put 3 to 4 fruits in each skewer (depending on the size), and set aside.

2. ** Caramel preparation: **
- Grease a sheet of parchment paper with vegetable oil and place it on a tray.
- In a medium pan, mix granulated sugar, water and glucose syrup.
- Bring to medium heat, letting the mixture warm without moving until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Use the water brush wet in water to clean the sugar crystals that form at the edges of the pan.This helps to prevent caramel from crystallizing.
- Insert the thermometer for sweets and continue to heat up until the mixture reaches 150 ° C (300 ° F) - During break point.

3. ** Caramelization of fruits: **
- Once the desired temperature is reached, remove the pan from the heat.
- Work quickly and carefully: hold a skewer by the tip and dip the fruits in the caramel syrup, spinning to cover them evenly.
- Lift and allow excess syrup to drain back to the pan.
- Put the skewer on the greased butter sheet.The caramel will harden rapidly, forming a crystal clear layer.

4. ** Finishing: **
- Repeat the process with the other fruit skewers.
- Let Tanghulu's skewers cool completely for a few minutes.The caramel peel should be hard and translucent.

5. ** Service and Conservation: **
- Serve the tanghulus immediately to enjoy their crispy texture.
- If you need to store, put them in a cool, dry place, but it is better to consume the same day to maintain the best quality.

Enjoy this delicious and beautiful dessert that will surely fascinate everyone, both for the taste and the look!