Wash and dry the fruit thoroughly. You can use a variety of fruits like strawberries, grapes, kiwi, or any other fruits of your choice. Ensure they are ripe but firm.

Thread the fruits onto the skewers, ensuring they are touching, leaving some space at the end for handling. Mix and match the fruits to create colorful combinations.

Prepare a large bowl of ice water

In a frypan combine the sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves completely.

Once the sugar is dissolved, increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer until the syrup reaches 300F/150C, 

Dip each skewered fruit into the sugar syrup, ensuring it's evenly coated. You can use a spoon to help coat the fruit if needed. Allow any excess syrup to drip off.

Once each skewer is coated immediately dunk them into the ice bath. This rapid cooling process helps to harden the sugar glaze quickly. Allow them to sit in the ice water for a minute or two until the glaze is set and hardened.

Once the sugar glaze has hardened and the tanghulu is ready, serve them immediately as a delightful sweet treat!