Description
Deliciously sweet and tart, these candied cranberries are perfect for holiday gatherings or as a festive treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (divided)
- ½ cup water
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries (rinsed and dried)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine ½ cup sugar and ½ cup water. Heat until boiling and all sugar is dissolved.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the syrup thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and add the cranberries, stirring until they are well coated.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the berries from the syrup and place them on a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Allow to dry for 1 hour.
- Working in batches, roll the cranberries in the remaining sugar and set on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Allow to set for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to rinse and dry the cranberries thoroughly before candying.
- These candied cranberries can be stored in an airtight container for several days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg