Easy Candied Cranberries
Transform your holiday table with these *Easy Candied Cranberries*—a dazzling, sweet-tart treat perfect for snacking, decorating, or garnishing festive desserts. Made with just four ingredients, these sparkling cranberries are soaked in a simple syrup to infuse them with sweetness and then rolled in sugar for a frosty, glistening finish. This quick recipe takes only 10 minutes of prep time and yields a delightfully crunchy exterior that gives way to the cranberries’ juicy, tangy interior. Whether you're looking for a crowd-pleasing holiday snack or a beautiful edible garnish for cakes and cocktails, these candied cranberries are sure to impress. They’re as easy to make as they are stunning and can be stored for up to three days, making them a perfect make-ahead treat for any festive occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup extra granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries under cold water and set them aside in a medium bowl.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine 2 cups of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar fully dissolves and the mixture forms a simple syrup (do not let it boil).
Remove the syrup from heat and allow it to cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
Pour the warm simple syrup over the cranberries, ensuring they are fully submerged. Let the cranberries soak in the syrup for at least 1 hour or up to overnight for more intense flavor.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the cranberries from the syrup and transfer them to a wire rack placed over a baking sheet (to catch any drips). Let them dry for about 1-2 hours or until they are tacky but no longer wet.
Add the extra granulated sugar (1 cup) to a shallow dish or bowl. Roll the tacky cranberries in the sugar until they are evenly coated and sparkly.
Place the candied cranberries back on the wire rack and let them dry for an additional hour to set completely.
Serve as a festive snack, garnish for desserts, or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2655 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 685.5 g | 249% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 653.9 g | ||
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 320 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.
