5-Minute Express Candied Cranberries (Print Version)

Tart cranberries coated in sparkling sugar, ready in minutes for a vibrant, crunchy treat.

# 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

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Combine 1/4 cup water and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool for 1 minute.
02 - Place cranberries in a large bowl and pour warm syrup over them. Toss gently to coat evenly.
03 - Transfer cranberries with a slotted spoon onto a wire rack or parchment-lined tray. Let rest for 2 minutes to become tacky.
04 - Roll cranberries in 1/2 cup granulated sugar until fully coated. Set aside to dry for 2 minutes before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Quick preparation time
  • Vegan and gluten-free
02 -
  • Use superfine sugar for an even crunchier coating
  • Candied cranberries are best served the same day but can be stored at room temperature for up to 24 hours
03 -
  • Use superfine sugar for an even crunchier coating
  • Roll cranberries quickly to avoid melting the sugar coating
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