Candied Cranberries
Candied cranberries are a festive delight that beautifully combine sweetness and tartness, creating an explosion of flavor in each bite. These vibrant, jewel-like berries add a touch of elegance to your holiday table, making them perfect for salads, desserts, or simply enjoyed on their own. With minimal ingredients and straightforward preparation, you can easily impress your guests with this delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water and remove any stems or blemished berries.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine water and sugar. Stir until dissolved to create a simple syrup; bring to a gentle simmer before removing from heat.
- Stir in vanilla extract and salt into the syrup mixture.
- Add cleaned cranberries to the warm syrup, ensuring they are well coated. Let them soak for 10-15 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cranberries onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets to dry at room temperature for about an hour.
- Once dried, roll each cranberry in granulated sugar until fully coated and let them sit again on parchment until set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (35g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg