Old Beijing Tanghulu is a traditional snack with a history of hundreds of years. With its unique production technology and unique taste, it has become a gourmet classic in the hearts of many people. Whether in the lively alleys or busy streets, you can see the candied haws of old Beijing. It is not only a delicious snack, but also a symbol that carries people's love and memory for traditional culture.

Production process

The production process of old Beijing candied haws is unique and exquisite. First, select fresh hawthorn, strawberry, kiwi and other fruits and skewer them with bamboo skewers; then, soak the fruit skewers repeatedly in syrup until each fruit is evenly and thickly wrapped in syrup; finally, wrap the syrup Dry the fruit skewers to form a stiff icing. This process seems simple, but it requires experienced masters to carefully control the heat and time. Only through repeated practice and consideration can we make the old Beijing candied haws with excellent flavor and aroma.

Operation steps

The steps for making Old Beijing Tanghulu are not complicated, but they require a certain amount of patience and skill. Below, I will introduce it to you in detail.

Step 1: Prepare ingredients

First, we need to prepare fresh hawthorn, strawberry, kiwi and other fruits. These fruits should be chosen to be ripe but not overripe to ensure a perfect combination of taste and texture.

Step 2: Wash the fruit

Wash the fruit with clean water to ensure that impurities and bacteria on the surface are completely removed.

Step 3: String the fruits

Use bamboo skewers to string the fruits. Pay attention to the moderate spacing between the fruits to facilitate even wrapping of the syrup.

Step 4: Making syrup

Put an appropriate amount of white sugar and water into a pot and cook slowly over low heat until the sugar is completely dissolved. While the sugar is cooking, stir constantly to prevent the sugar from sticking to the bottom of the pan or clumping.

Step 5: Soak the fruit

Put the fruit skewers into the syrup and gently flip them with chopsticks to make the syrup evenly coat the surface of the fruit. The soaking time depends on the size and hardness of the fruit, usually 10-15 minutes.

Step 6: Dry

Take out the soaked fruit skewers and place them in a ventilated place to dry. This process requires patience until the syrup dries completely and forms a stiff icing.

Step 7: Taste

After waiting for the candied haws to dry, you can taste this delicious old Beijing candied haws. Once you take a bite, the crispy outside and sweet inside will make you intoxicated and leave you with endless aftertaste.

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Old Beijing candied haws, as a classic delicacy that has been passed down for hundreds of years, is not only a snack, but also a cultural heritage. With its unique production technology and unique taste, it has become a business card of the capital. Both old Beijingers and tourists can taste the history and tradition in old Beijing candied haws.

Let’s walk into the hutongs together, feel the style of old Beijing, and taste this classic delicacy that has been passed down for centuries!