5-Minute Express Candied Cranberries (Printable)

Tart cranberries coated in sparkling sugar, ready in minutes for snacking or garnishing.

# Components:

→ Main

01 - 2 cups fresh cranberries, rinsed and dried

→ Syrup

02 - 1/4 cup water
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar

→ Coating

04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar

# Directions:

01 - Combine 1/4 cup water and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly for approximately one minute.
02 - Place the rinsed cranberries in a large mixing bowl. Pour the warm syrup evenly over the cranberries and toss gently to ensure all berries are coated.
03 - Using a slotted spoon, transfer cranberries onto a wire rack or a tray lined with parchment paper. Allow them to rest for two minutes to develop a tacky surface.
04 - Roll small batches of the cranberries in the 1/2 cup granulated sugar until they are fully coated. Set aside for an additional two minutes to dry before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy preparation
  • Vegan and gluten-free
02 -
  • For extra flavor add orange zest or a pinch of cinnamon to the syrup
  • Use superfine sugar for an even crunchier coating
03 -
  • Use fresh firm cranberries for best results
  • Roll cranberries quickly to avoid melting the sugar coating
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