Turn fresh mango cubes into shiny, crunchy candy with this quick and fun tanghulu recipe! With just three ingredients, it’s an easy homemade treat that’s fruity, sweet, and totally satisfying.
Ingredients 3-Ingredient Mango Candy (Tanghulu) recipe
- 4 fresh mangos, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- Ice bath (a large bowl filled with ice and cold water)
- Bamboo skewers
Instructions
1. Prepare the Mango
- Peel and cut the mangoes into small cubes.
- Set up an ice bath by filling a bowl with cold water and ice — you’ll use this to cool the candy coating later.
2. Assemble the Skewers
- Thread 3 to 5 mango cubes onto each bamboo skewer.
- Lay the skewers flat on a plate for easy access.
3. Make the Candy Syrup
- In a medium pot, combine sugar and water.
- Heat on medium-high until the mixture starts to boil.
- Do not stir the syrup while it’s cooking — this helps prevent sugar crystals.