5-Minute Express Candied Cranberries (Printable Version)

Tart cranberries coated in crunchy sugar for a quick, 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 heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool for about one minute.
02 - Place cranberries into a large mixing bowl. Pour the warm syrup over the cranberries and toss gently to coat all berries evenly.
03 - Using a slotted spoon, transfer the coated cranberries to a wire rack or parchment-lined tray. Allow them to sit for two minutes until slightly tacky.
04 - Roll small batches of the tacky cranberries in the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar until fully coated. Set aside on the rack or tray to dry for an additional two minutes before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick preparation with only 5 minutes needed
  • Easy vegan and gluten-free snack or garnish
02 -
  • For extra flavor, add orange zest or a pinch of cinnamon to the syrup
  • Use superfine sugar for an even crunchier coating
03 -
  • Cool syrup slightly before pouring to avoid crushing berries
  • Dry cranberries well to ensure sugar coating sticks properly
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