Candied Cranberry Sugar Snack (Printable)
Fresh cranberries wrapped in crisp sugar, offering a sweet-tart bite for snacks or dessert toppings.
# Components:
→ Fruit
01 - 2 cups fresh cranberries
→ Syrup
02 - 1/2 cup water
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
→ Coating
04 - 1 cup granulated sugar
# Directions:
01 - Rinse cranberries under cold water and dry thoroughly with paper towels.
02 - Combine water and 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let syrup stand for 2 minutes.
03 - Add cranberries to cooled syrup, stirring gently to coat. Let cranberries soak for 5 minutes.
04 - Transfer soaked cranberries to a wire rack set over parchment paper using a slotted spoon. Allow excess syrup to drain for 15 minutes.
05 - Place remaining 1 cup granulated sugar in a shallow bowl. Working in batches, roll sticky cranberries in sugar until evenly coated.
06 - Arrange coated cranberries on the wire rack and let dry at room temperature for at least 1 hour until the sugar shell is crisp.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Uses just three core ingredients plus water so you can make it anytime without a special trip to the store
- Naturally vegan and gluten free which means just about anyone can enjoy them
- Make ahead friendly so you can prep in advance for easy entertaining
- Perfect for kids and adults alike as a snack or festive garnish
02 -
- Cranberries are loaded with antioxidants which is a bonus on top of their festive color
- These can be made days ahead just store airtight at room temperature
- They are naturally allergen friendly and a gorgeous edible decoration
03 -
- Keep syrup just warm not hot to keep cranberries whole
- Gently roll berries in sugar to prevent breaking
- If any syrup drips pool beneath the rack scoop it up and drizzle over oatmeal or ice cream for a zero waste treat