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Microwave Tanghulu

Crunchy, glossy candied fruit made in the microwave with just sugar and water.

Julia Jakl
Prep
10m
Cook
4m
Steps
7
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy

Method

  1. Step 1Place fruit on skewers

    Place the fruit onto skewers.

    Fruit
  2. Step 2Prepare an ice bath

    Prepare an ice bath.

  3. Step 3Combine sugar and water

    Add the sugar and water into a microwave safe bowl, but do not stir.

    SugarWater
  4. Step 4Microwave the sugar3m 30s

    Place into the microwave for 3-4 minutes on high, stopping every 30 seconds to make sure the sugar isn't burnt.

    SugarWater
  5. Step 5Remove the sugar

    Take the sugar out once it is a golden brown color.

    Sugar
  6. Step 6Dip the fruit

    Dip the fruit into the sugar mixture, then drop it into the ice bath immediately.

    Fruit
  7. Step 7Let the sugar harden

    Once the sugar hardens, enjoy immediately.

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