5-Minute Express Candied Cranberries (Printable)

Tart cranberries coated in a crunchy, sparkling sugar coating for a quick and vibrant snack or garnish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main

01 - 2 cups fresh cranberries, rinsed and dried

→ Syrup

02 - 1/4 cup water
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar

→ Coating

04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar

# How to make it:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup water and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Heat over medium, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool for 1 minute.
02 - Place cranberries in a large bowl. Pour warm syrup over them and toss gently to evenly coat all berries.
03 - Using a slotted spoon, transfer cranberries onto a wire rack or parchment-lined tray. Let rest for 2 minutes until slightly tacky.
04 - Roll cranberries in the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar until thoroughly coated. Allow to dry for 2 minutes before serving.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick preparation in just 5 minutes
  • Vegan and Gluten-Free snack option
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  • For extra flavor, add orange zest or a pinch of cinnamon to the syrup
  • Use superfine sugar for an even crunchier coating
03 -
  • Use superfine sugar to achieve a crispier coating
  • Let cranberries dry completely to prevent sogginess
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