Candied Hawthorn (糖葫芦)

Instructions

1. 1Wash hawthorn berries, remove stems and cores, pat dry completely.

   表面不能有生水，否则糖浆挂不住

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   Visual: clean, dry berries

   You know it's right when: ready to skewer

2. 2Thread 3-5 berries onto each skewer, arranging neatly.

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   Visual: berries evenly spaced on skewers

   You know it's right when: skewered

3. 3Combine sugar and water in a heavy pan, heat to 150°C without stirring.

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   Visual: syrup turning amber

   You know it's right when: 150°C candy stage

   用糖浆测试：滴入冷水成硬球即到位

4. 4Quickly dip each skewer into the hot syrup, rotating to coat evenly.

   动作要快，糖浆冷却后会变硬

   🔍 Look for

   Visual: glossy glassy coating forming

   You know it's right when: 1-2 seconds per skewer

5. 5Place on oiled parchment to set, about 2 minutes until shell is hard and crisp.

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   Visual: hard transparent shell

   You know it's right when: crack when bitten