Candied Hawthorn (糖葫芦)

糖葫芦

Candied Hawthorn (糖葫芦) — a Northern Snack Chinese recipe, ready in about 30 minutes. Step-by-step instructions with photos.

Ingredients

• Fresh hawthorn berries
• White sugar
• Water
• Bamboo skewers

Instructions

1. Wash hawthorn berries, remove stems and cores, pat dry completely. (clean, dry berries)
2. Thread 3-5 berries onto each skewer, arranging neatly. (berries evenly spaced on skewers)
3. Combine sugar and water in a heavy pan, heat to 150°C without stirring.
4. Quickly dip each skewer into the hot syrup, rotating to coat evenly.
5. Place on oiled parchment to set, about 2 minutes until shell is hard and crisp. (hard transparent shell)