Description
Deliciously Festive Candied Cranberries are a delightful holiday treat that will impress your guests with their vibrant color and sweet-tart flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Add cranberries, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt to the saucepan.
- Simmer for 10 minutes until cranberries begin to pop.
- Remove from heat and let cool for 30 minutes.
- Drain cranberries and roll them in granulated sugar until fully coated.
- Spread cranberries on a baking sheet and let them dry for at least 1 hour.
- Serve as a festive garnish or snack!
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a twist, add a splash of orange juice to the syrup.
- These can be used as a garnish for cocktails or desserts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg