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Irresistible Candied Cranberries Recipe Easy Festive Snack

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Sweet, tart, and stunning candied cranberries coated in a sparkly sugar crust. Perfect as a holiday snack or festive garnish for desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (200 g) fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sugar syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup (240 ml) of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely. Let the syrup cool slightly – you want it warm, not boiling.
  2. Coat the cranberries: Carefully add 2 cups (200 g) of fresh cranberries to the warm syrup. Stir gently to ensure all the berries are coated, then let them sit in the syrup for about 5-10 minutes. This allows the cranberries to absorb the sweetness.
  3. Drain the cranberries: Using a slotted spoon, remove the cranberries from the syrup and place them on a wire rack lined with parchment paper. Let them dry for about 1 hour. They should be tacky, not wet, when ready for the next step.
  4. Roll in sugar: Place 1 cup (200 g) of granulated sugar in a mixing bowl. Working in batches, toss the sticky cranberries in the sugar until fully coated. Be gentle to avoid breaking the berries.
  5. Let them set: Return the sugared cranberries to the wire rack and let them dry for another hour. Once the sugar hardens, your candied cranberries are ready to enjoy!

Notes

[‘Let the cranberries dry properly to ensure the sugar adheres well.’, ‘Handle cranberries gently to avoid breaking them.’, ‘Experiment with flavors by adding orange juice or cinnamon to the sugar syrup.’, ‘Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.’, ‘Save the leftover sugar syrup for cocktails or pancakes.’]

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Keywords: candied cranberries, holiday snack, festive garnish, sweet and tart, easy recipe

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