As soon as it turns golden, dip the strawberries—or any other fruit—into it.
Notes
A quick tip to prevent burning: dip the bottom of the saucepan in cold water. Use the brief moment when the caramel is still fluid to dip your best fruit, skewered on a stick. And that’s it—you’ve got tanghulu! Maybe just avoid eating about ten of them before every meal for two weeks…