Microwave Tanghulu in under 5 minutes! Microwave Tanghulu in under 5 minutes!

Microwave Tanghulu in under 5 minutes!

Transform your favourite fruits into a playful street‑market snack with a satisfying crunch. Perfect for kids, and parties.
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Recipe - Broadway
Tanghulu (Asian Crystal Sugar Fruit Skewers)
Microwave Tanghulu in under 5 minutes!
Prep Time10 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time5 Minutes
Ingredients
1 cup fresh strawberries
1 cup fresh grapes
1 cup fresh mandarin
Blueberries
2 cups granulated sugar
Bamboo skewers
1 cup water
2 cups ice water (for setting)
Directions

1.Wash and skewer your favourite fresh fruit. 
2.In a microwave-safe bowl, mix 2 parts sugar with 1 part water. 
3.Microwave in 30-second intervals, checking after each round. 
4.Once the syrup turns golden, switch to 15-second intervals until it 
reaches a deep amber colour. 
5.Dip each fruit skewer into the syrup, coating evenly. 
6.Immediately dip into ice-cold water to harden the candy coating. 
7.Let it set for a few seconds, then enjoy the crunchy Tanghulu. 

Nutritional Information

Avoid watery fruits — Fruits like watermelon or very ripe berries release too much juice, which prevents the sugar from forming a crisp shell.

Serve same‑day — humidity softens the candy coating.

 

10 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings

Directions

1.Wash and skewer your favourite fresh fruit. 
2.In a microwave-safe bowl, mix 2 parts sugar with 1 part water. 
3.Microwave in 30-second intervals, checking after each round. 
4.Once the syrup turns golden, switch to 15-second intervals until it 
reaches a deep amber colour. 
5.Dip each fruit skewer into the syrup, coating evenly. 
6.Immediately dip into ice-cold water to harden the candy coating. 
7.Let it set for a few seconds, then enjoy the crunchy Tanghulu.