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Tanghulu

Beijing's winter-market candy — hawthorn berries skewered and dunked in cracked amber sugar shells.

Sweet25 minMakes 6 skewers

The method

4 steps · 25 min

  1. 01

    Thread 5 berries per skewer; dry surface completely.

  2. 02

    Simmer sugar and water to 300°F (hard crack), no stirring.

  3. 03

    Tilt pot; dip and roll each skewer to coat.

  4. 04

    Set on parchment; cool until glass-hard, 5 minutes.

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