Description
Elevate your festive gatherings with these vibrant, crunchy candied cranberries that burst with flavor and color—perfect for garnishing dishes or enjoying as a standalone treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Rinse the fresh cranberries under cold water and remove any stems or bad berries. Lay them on a clean kitchen towel to dry.
- Create the Sugar Solution: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water. Stir until dissolved.
- Boil the Berries: Add the dried cranberries to the bubbling sugar solution. Allow them to boil gently for about five minutes until they start popping.
- Cool and Coat: Remove from heat and let the cranberries cool slightly before transferring them onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spreading them out to prevent sticking.
- Sugar Coating: Once cooled, toss the cranberries in granulated sugar until fully coated for that irresistible crunch.
- Final Touches: Let them sit at room temperature for at least an hour before serving to firm up beautifully.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Candied Cranberries