Microwave Tanghulu
Microwave Tanghulu
Ingredients
- 4 cups fruit, of your choice, washed and dried (strawberries, apple slices, orange segments, banana chunks, grapes, etc.)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- 1
Thread the washed and dried fruit onto skewers. Prepare an ice bath by filling a medium bowl with ice and water; set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a microwave-safe dish (such as a Pyrex measuring cup), combine the granulated sugar and water. Do not stir the mixture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Place the dish in the microwave and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Stop the microwave every 30 seconds to check on the mixture, but do not stir it.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
After the initial 3 minutes, continue microwaving in 30-second to 1-minute intervals until the sugar mixture turns a lightly golden, amber color and is bubbly. The exact time may vary depending on your microwave.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Working quickly, dip each fruit skewer into the melted sugar, rotating to ensure the fruit is evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Immediately after coating, submerge the sugar-coated fruit into the prepared ice bath. The sugar coating should harden almost instantly. Remove from the ice bath and enjoy immediately.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Microwave Tanghulu
- 4 cups fruit, of your choice, washed and dried (strawberries, apple slices, orange segments, banana chunks, grapes, etc.)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- 1
Thread the washed and dried fruit onto skewers. Prepare an ice bath by filling a medium bowl with ice and water; set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a microwave-safe dish (such as a Pyrex measuring cup), combine the granulated sugar and water. Do not stir the mixture.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Place the dish in the microwave and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Stop the microwave every 30 seconds to check on the mixture, but do not stir it.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
After the initial 3 minutes, continue microwaving in 30-second to 1-minute intervals until the sugar mixture turns a lightly golden, amber color and is bubbly. The exact time may vary depending on your microwave.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Working quickly, dip each fruit skewer into the melted sugar, rotating to ensure the fruit is evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Immediately after coating, submerge the sugar-coated fruit into the prepared ice bath. The sugar coating should harden almost instantly. Remove from the ice bath and enjoy immediately.
⏱️ 3 min