Description
A delightful and visually appealing treat, candied cranberries are perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Add cranberries to the syrup and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cranberries cool in the syrup for an hour.
- Drain the cranberries and spread them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle with additional sugar and allow to dry for several hours or overnight.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- These cranberries can be used as a garnish for desserts or served on cheese platters.
- Adjust the sugar coating to your preference for sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg