Japanese Tanghulu is going viral fast, it is easy to make at home

Updated: 23-03-2026, 01.29 PM

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Tanghulu, a traditional Japanese dish, is a sweet dish which is continuously going viral. To make it, fresh fruits are dipped in sugar solution and cooled, then a layer of solid sugar is applied over it. The taste and texture of this dish make it special, which can be eaten in any season. Let us tell you the recipe of Tanghulu today, which you can make at home in just a few minutes.

First select the fruits

Fruit selection is very important for Tanghulu. You can use any seasonal fruit, such as apples, pears, grapes, cherries or strawberries. These fruits should be fresh and ripe, so that they taste excellent. Small and medium-sized fruits are best for this recipe, as they can be easily dipped in sugar solution and then cooled.

wash and cut fruit

After picking the fruits, wash them thoroughly, so that there is no dirt or pesticide present on them. After this, cut the fruits into small pieces. If you are using small fruits like cherries or grapes, you can leave them whole. This will enhance their taste even more and they will sink well in the sugar solution. By this process all the fruits will be ready for your Tanghulu.

make sugar solution

To make Tanghulu, first you have to prepare sugar solution. For this, add equal quantity of water and sugar in a pan and cook on medium flame, until the sugar dissolves completely. Keep heating this mixture until it becomes thick. After thickening, turn off the flame and let the mixture cool to room temperature. This solution will be ready for your Tanghulu.

dip fruits

Now dip the prepared fruits in the cooled sugar solution. For this, first of all put the fruit in the solution, so that it is completely covered with the soluble mixture of sugar. After this, take out the fruit and drop off the excess solution. Similarly, dip all the fruits in the solution. Keep in mind that the fruits are well immersed in the solution, so that the sugar layer remains completely.

final stage

cool and serve

Now place the dipped fruits on a baking sheet and let them cool in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, so that the sugar layer sets. When the sugar layer sets, the Tanghulu will be ready to eat. After it cools down, take it out in a plate or bowl and serve. This dish is liked not only by children but also by adults, so definitely try it.