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Description
A simple recipe for sweet and tart candied cranberries, perfect for holiday garnishes and treats.
Ingredients
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- 12 oz fresh cranberries, rinsed and picked over
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for simple syrup)
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add cranberries to the simmering syrup. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries soften slightly.
- Remove cranberries with a slotted spoon and place in a single layer on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Let drain and cool for 30-60 minutes until tacky.
- Place 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a shallow dish. Toss cooled cranberries in batches until thoroughly coated.
- Return coated cranberries to the wire rack to dry completely for a few hours until the sugar coating is firm and sparkling.
Notes
- Store candied cranberries in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg