Sugared Cranberry Gorp
Brighten up your snack game with a festive twist on trail mix—Sugared Cranberry Gorp! This delightful and easy-to-make recipe combines tart, sparkling sugared cranberries with a medley of crunchy pecans, almonds, and pretzel sticks. Sweet golden raisins and melty mini chocolate chips add the perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it an irresistible treat for the holiday season or any time you need a sweet-and-savory bite. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a simple yet dazzling sugared cranberry technique, this gorp is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for gift-giving, party snacks, or outdoor adventures, Sugared Cranberry Gorp is a snack that blends festive charm with wholesome indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups fresh cranberries
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 cup pecans
- 0.5 cup almonds
- 1 cup pretzel sticks
- 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup golden raisins
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries thoroughly and set them aside.
In a small saucepan, combine the water and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves completely to create a simple syrup. Do not allow it to boil.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the syrup cool slightly for 5 minutes.
Add the cranberries to the syrup, ensuring they are fully submerged. Allow them to sit in the syrup for at least 1 hour or up to overnight for best results.
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 30 minutes.
In a shallow bowl, add the remaining 0.5 cup of sugar. Roll the partially dried cranberries in the sugar until they are fully coated. Set them aside to dry completely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pecans, almonds, pretzel sticks, mini chocolate chips, and golden raisins. Gently fold in the sugared cranberries.
Transfer the Sugared Cranberry Gorp to an airtight container for storage or serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
760 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.8 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.8 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.0 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.7 g | ||
| Protein | 18.1 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 240 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 240 mg | 5% | |
*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.
