Candied Cranberries
A delightful sweet and tart treat perfect for holiday celebrations or as a sweet snack any time of year.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cranberries Make sure they are fresh, not frozen.
- 1 cup water Used to make the simple syrup.
- 1 cup granulated sugar For the simple syrup.
- 1 cup powdered sugar For coating the cranberries.
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse the cranberries under cold water and set them aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the water and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves to create a sweet syrup.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the rinsed cranberries to the syrup, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and let soak for several hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- After soaking, drain the cranberries from the syrup and roll them in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Place the coated cranberries on a cooling rack to dry.
Notes
Store leftover candied cranberries in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For extra flavor, add a cinnamon stick or orange juice to the syrup while heating.