Candied Cranberry Sugar Snack Recipe
This Candied Cranberry Sugar Snack recipe features fresh cranberries coated in a sweet syrup and rolled in granulated sugar, creating a delightful, crunchy sugar shell perfect for snacking or garnishing desserts. The process involves soaking the cranberries in a simple syrup before drying and sugar coating, resulting in a sweet-tart treat with a crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 2 cups of candied cranberries 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
Syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Coating
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Cranberries: Rinse the cranberries thoroughly under cold water and dry them completely using paper towels to ensure the sugar adheres properly.
- Make Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar fully dissolves. Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool and stand for 2 minutes.
- Coat Cranberries in Syrup: Add the fresh cranberries to the cooled syrup, stirring gently to ensure all cranberries are evenly coated. Let them soak in the syrup for 5 minutes to absorb the sweetness.
- Drain and Dry Cranberries: Using a slotted spoon, transfer the syrup-coated cranberries onto a wire rack placed over parchment paper to catch drips. Allow them to drain and dry for 15 minutes so excess syrup can drip off.
- Roll in Sugar: Place 1 cup of granulated sugar in a shallow bowl. In batches, roll the sticky cranberries thoroughly in the sugar until they are evenly coated to create a crunchy outer layer.
- Final Drying: Arrange the sugar-coated cranberries back on the wire rack and let them dry at room temperature for at least 1 hour until the sugar crust becomes crisp and sets properly.
Notes
- Be sure to dry the cranberries completely before soaking them to help the syrup adhere better.
- Use fresh cranberries for optimal texture and flavor; frozen cranberries may become too soft.
- Store finished candied cranberries in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- The sugar shell will soften if exposed to humidity, so keep them dry until ready to use.
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