Cranberry Snow Candy
Bring a touch of winter magic to your holiday table with this irresistible Cranberry Snow Candy recipe. Featuring tart fresh cranberries coated in a shimmering layer of powdered sugar, these bite-sized treats are the perfect combination of tangy and sweet. Soaked in homemade simple syrup for a burst of sweetness, each cranberry is transformed into a delicate, frosty delight that evokes the beauty of freshly fallen snow. With just 10 minutes of prep time and only a handful of ingredients, this no-bake recipe is effortlessly simple yet incredibly elegant. Whether served as a festive snack, used to garnish holiday desserts, or displayed as edible décor, Cranberry Snow Candy is sure to enchant your guests. Perfect for holiday parties and gift-giving, this show-stopping treat is a must-try seasonal favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries thoroughly and set them aside to dry on a clean kitchen towel.
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves completely to create a simple syrup. Avoid boiling.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the syrup cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
Add the cranberries to the syrup, ensuring they are fully submerged. Allow them to soak for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight, to absorb the sweetness.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the cranberries from the syrup and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Let them dry for about 1 hour until they become tacky to the touch.
Once the cranberries are tacky, roll them in powdered sugar, coating each one generously to create the 'snow' effect.
Spread the coated cranberries back onto the wire rack and let them sit for another 30 minutes to dry fully.
Serve the Cranberry Snow Candy as a festive snack or use it as a garnish for desserts and holiday decorations.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2175 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 18 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 568.6 g | 207% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 534.6 g | ||
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 322 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
