Vanilla Orange Sugared Cranberries
Elevate your holiday snacking and dessert garnishing with these gorgeous Vanilla Orange Sugared Cranberries. Bursting with tart, juicy flavor, these cranberries are infused with the warm, aromatic essence of vanilla and a bright citrusy kick from fresh orange zest. Coated in a dazzling layer of crunchy sugar, they offer the perfect balance of sweet and tangy in every bite. Simple yet stunning, this easy recipe requires just a few minutes of hands-on prep before the cranberries soak up the luscious sugar syrup overnight. Perfect as a festive treat, eye-catching cocktail garnish, or a sparkling addition to your favorite desserts, these sugared cranberries are the ultimate holiday showstopper.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh cranberries
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 0.5 cup Extra granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries under cold water and set them aside to dry slightly.
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 2 cups of granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is fully dissolved. Do not let the mixture come to a boil.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and orange zest.
Gently add the cranberries to the warm sugar syrup, ensuring they are fully submerged. Let them steep in the syrup for 7-8 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
Once the cranberries are infused, use a slotted spoon to remove them from the syrup, letting any excess syrup drip off. Place the cranberries on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to dry for about 1 hour. They should be slightly sticky but no longer wet.
Spread the extra granulated sugar on a shallow plate or bowl. Roll the sticky cranberries in the sugar, ensuring they are evenly coated, and then place them on a clean baking sheet to dry for an additional hour.
Serve the Vanilla Orange Sugared Cranberries as a snack, garnish, or festive decoration for desserts.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2196 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 568.5 g | 207% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 536.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 340 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.
