Watermelon Tanghulu

INGREDIENTS

• 1 watermelon, sliced into 1-inch-thick slabs
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup water
• Special Equipment
• Instant-read thermometer
• Heat-safe skewers

PREPARATION

1. Use small cookie cutters to punch out shapes from the watermelon flesh, or use a knife to cut into small squares or your desired shapes.
2. Prepare an ice bath in a medium bowl.
3. In a medium nonstick pan, combine the sugar and water. Melt together over [level] heat and continue cooking until the temperature reaches 300°F (150°C).
4. Secure a watermelon shape onto a heat-safe skewer. Dip the skewer into the hot sugar mixture to coat the watermelon evenly, then immediately dunk in the ice bath; the sugar should harden and turn glossy on the outside of the fruit. Repeat with the remaining watermelon. Serve immediately.

Enjoy!