Tanghulu – Candied Fruits

Tanghulu are a traditional Chinese sweet made from candied fruit. Warning: Highly addictive!

This recipe is   

• vegan
• suitable for a low-histamine diet  
• gluten-free  
• lactose-free  

Preparation time   

25 minutes  

Ingredients  

• 2 cups of sugar  
• 1 cup of water  
• Low-histamine fruit of your choice, e.g., blueberries, grapes, blackberries, mango (1)  

preparation  

• Put sugar and water in a pot and bring to a boil.  
• Do not stir during the entire process, otherwise the sugar will crystallize.  
• Continue simmering over medium heat until the sugar turns a yellowish color.  
• Wash the fruit, pat it dry and skewer it onto wooden skewers.  
• Prepare in a bowl of ice water  
• Once the sugar has reached the desired consistency, dip the skewers into the syrup and then immediately into the ice water.  
• Let cool on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and serve.  

Our HistaFood tip  

You can also color the syrup red, for example, with compatible food coloring or juice, if desired.