Description
Festive Christmas Candied Cranberries sparkle with sweet-tart magic, delivering winter holiday charm in every sugared bite. Guests will savor these elegant crimson gems that perfectly balance delicate crunch and festive seasonal spirit.
Ingredients
Scale
Candied Cranberries Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (200 g / 7 ounces) fresh cranberries
- 1 cup (200 g / 7 ounces) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 milliliters / 8 fluid ounces) water
Coating:
- ½ cup (100 g / 3.5 ounces) additional granulated sugar
Instructions
- Craft a luscious simple syrup by gently heating sugar and water in a medium saucepan, stirring until the crystals completely dissolve without allowing the mixture to reach a boil.
- Allow the syrup to cool slightly, then immerse fresh cranberries completely, letting them luxuriate in the sweet liquid for a minimum of 60 minutes or ideally overnight to enhance flavor absorption.
- Carefully extract the cranberries using a slotted spoon, positioning them on a wire rack positioned above a baking sheet to facilitate even draining and initial drying.
- Permit the cranberries to rest and develop a slightly tacky surface for approximately one hour, creating the perfect texture for sugar adherence.
- Delicately roll each cranberry in granulated sugar, ensuring a comprehensive and even coating that will create a sparkling, crystalline exterior.
- Return the sugar-encrusted cranberries to the wire rack, allowing them to dry and set for an additional hour, which will help solidify the sugar layer and enhance their glossy appearance.
- Once completely dry and crystallized, transfer the candied cranberries to an airtight container, where they can be preserved at room temperature for two to three days, ready to garnish desserts or enjoy as a sweet, tangy treat.
Notes
- Customize sweetness by adjusting sugar levels to match personal taste preferences.
- Prevent sugar clumping by ensuring cranberries are slightly tacky before rolling in granulated sugar.
- Experiment with alternative sugar types like raw or coconut sugar for unique flavor profiles.
- Extend shelf life by storing candied cranberries in the refrigerator, which can preserve their texture for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1-2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg