Among the many Chinese delicacies, the rock sugar gourd is undoubtedly a bright pearl, which has won people's love with its unique flavor and charm. The golden skin, wrapped in the plump fruit, is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, sweet but not greasy, as if all the troubles have been melted by this sweetness.
First, the key to material selection
If you want to make a delicious rock sugar gourd, the choice of ingredients is the key. Fresh fruits, such as hawthorn, apples, grapes, etc., are excellent choices. These fruits are delicious and nutritious, and their flavor is accentuated by rock sugar.
Second, the production steps
Prepare the fruits: Wash the selected fruits, remove the core and cut them into the right size.
Boil sugar: Add an appropriate amount of water and rock sugar to the pot and simmer slowly over low heat until the rock sugar is completely melted and forms a golden syrup. (You can dip some syrup with chopsticks, and then drop it into cold water to see if the syrup can solidify into a ball. ）
Sugar-coated: Quickly coat the cut pieces of fruit in a layer of syrup, making sure that each fruit is evenly coated with the syrup.
Cooling: Place the syrup-coated pieces of fruit on a baking net and allow for them to cool naturally. After the syrup has solidified, a delicious rock sugar gourd is complete.
3. Tips
Heat control: Keep the heat low when boiling the sugar to avoid syrup burning and affecting the taste.
Sugar-coated quickly: Fruit pieces should be sugar-coated quickly to prevent the syrup from becoming viscous after cooling, which will affect the appearance and taste.
Innovative flavors: In addition to the traditional hawthorn and apple flavors, you can also try other fruits such as strawberries, oranges, etc., to make different flavors of rock sugar gourds, so that family and friends will continue to surprise.
Although the process of making rock sugar gourds is simple, each step is full of fun and anticipation. When the crystal clear rock sugar gourds are born in your hands, the sense of accomplishment and sweetness is indescribable. Try it at home and make this sweet traditional delicacy a beautiful part of your life?