Sugar Free Tanghulu
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Sugar Free Tanghulu

Sugar-free version of the popular Chinese candied fruit treat

A healthier twist on the classic Chinese tanghulu featuring fresh strawberries coated in a crispy sugar-free erythritol shell.

20Min
4Servings
45Cal
EasyLevel
VegetarianVeganGluten freeKid friendlygluten-freedairy-freeveganketolow-carb
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Equipment

saucepan
stovetop
baking sheet
parchment paper
tongs
colander
spatula

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

strawberries (fresh, whole)

400 g

erythritol (granulated)

200 g

water (room temperature)

100 ml

Instructions

1

Prepare the strawberries

Wash and thoroughly dry the strawberries, keeping the green leaves on for easy handling.

5 min
Make sure strawberries are completely dry for the coating to stick properly
2

Make the sugar-free syrup

Combine erythritol and water in a saucepan and heat until fully dissolved.

5 minMedium heattimer 3 min
Stir continuously to prevent erythritol from settling at the bottom
3

Coat the strawberries

Dip each strawberry into the hot syrup, coating evenly, then place on parchment paper to cool.

10 minMedium heattimer 5 min
Work quickly as the erythritol syrup hardens fast when removed from heat

Storage

Fridge: 1 days
Reheat: Best enjoyed fresh; do not reheat

The erythritol coating may become sticky in the refrigerator

Notes

This sugar-free version uses erythritol instead of traditional sugar

The coating will be slightly less glossy than regular tanghulu

Best consumed within a few hours of making

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