Making Tanghulu with My Nephews | Sweet Memories (and Burnt Fingertips!)

Have you ever tried making Tanghulu? While my nephews were visiting from the other end of the country, we decided to give this fun candied fruit treat a try! We had so much fun making it together, sampling different fruits, and creating another sweet summer memory. AND it's gluten free for this Celiac! One thing we learned? Use long skewers instead of toothpicks! 😄 I was the only one dipping the fruit into the hot sugar (I wanted to keep the boys safe), and let's just say... I ended up with a few burnt fingertips. Lesson learned! 🍓 Tanghulu Recipe Ingredients 2 cups sugar 1 cup water Fresh fruit, washed and completely dried (the sugar won't stick well if the fruit is wet) Ice water (in a bowl for dipping the finished fruit) Candy thermometer Long skewers (highly recommended!) Directions -Wash and thoroughly dry your fruit, then insert a skewer into each piece. -Prepare a bowl of ice water and set it aside. -Add the sugar and water to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Do not stir. -Insert a candy thermometer and continue cooking until the syrup reaches the hard crack stage (300°F / 150°C). -Remove the syrup from the heat. -Carefully dip each piece of fruit into the hot sugar syrup, coating it evenly. -Immediately dip the coated fruit into the bowl of ice water for a few seconds to harden the candy coating. Enjoy! A quick safety note: The sugar syrup is extremely hot, so the dipping step is definitely one for the grown-ups. I also recommend using long skewers instead of toothpicks to keep your fingertips safely away from the hot sugar. We only had toothpicks on hand, and... well... I'm a fine example of what not to do. 😆 I'd like to say I make these little mistakes so you don't have to... but the truth is, I'm just a little on the clumsy side. LOL. If you've ever made Tanghulu before, I'd love to know: 🍓 What fruit is your favourite? 🍓 Did you learn any tricks along the way? If you enjoyed spending this time with us, I'd love it if you'd give this video a thumbs up, subscribe to join us for more rural adventures, gardening, gluten free cooking, and everyday life here at Little Farm Big Dreams. FOLLOW ALONG HERE TOO: 📸 Instagram:   / littlefarmbigdreams   💬 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... A little blurb about us: Little Farm Big Dreams is a Canadian-based channel. We are located in Ontario in zone 5B, sharing our personal journey about starting a homestead in our 50's. From gardening, food preservation, slow living, eating gluten free (due to Celiac Disease) and embracing the beauty of doing things the old-fashioned way to simply sharing our day to day lives...we hope you'll come along for the ride! We’re not experts—just a family (well, we're empty nesters now) learning as we go.Everything we demonstrate or discuss reflects our own experiences and what works for us — it should not be taken as professional advice or instruction. We encourage all viewers to do their own research and consult qualified professionals or trusted resources when attempting any of the activities shown in our videos. #Tanghulu #FamilyVlog #littlefarmbigdreams