Candied Cranberries (Sugar Coated Cranberries)
Sugared cranberries, also known as candied cranberries, are the perfect addition to any holiday spread. Use them as a beautiful garnish on pies, tarts, cakes, or cupcakes or use them in holiday cocktails. They're also delicious as a standalone option as a snack and make a great addition to charcuterie or cheese boards.
Servings: 3 cups
Ingredients
- ½ cup (120mL) water
- 1 and ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar divided
- 12 ounces (340g) fresh cranberries1
Instructions
- In a medium size saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the water and ½ cup of sugar. Bring the mixture to a full boil, then turn down to medium heat and simmer for about 2 minutes to completely dissolve the sugar.½ cup (120mL) water, 1 and ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- Remove from heat, add the cranberries, then stir for about 1 minute to fully coat.12 ounces (340g) fresh cranberries1
- Remove the cranberries with a slotted spoon and transfer to a metal cooling rack or large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and allow to dry for 1 hour.
- Add the remaining 1 cup of sugar to a medium size bowl, then, working in batches, roll sticky cranberries in the sugar. Place coated cranberries in a bowl or on a plate and serve immediately. Store leftovers at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Cranberries are best consumed within 3 days and make a great garnish for cocktails, pumpkin pie, cranberry curd tart, fresh cranberry cookies, or as a standalone snack.
Notes
- Cranberries: you can also use frozen. Thaw before using.
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Nutrition Disclosure
All nutritional values are approximate and provided to the reader as a courtesy. Changing ingredients and/or quantities will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 113g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 105g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.3mg
