Cinnamon-Spiced Candied Cranberries for Festive Flavor Bliss
Delight in the vibrant sweet-tartness of Cinnamon-Spiced Candied Cranberries, perfect for elevating your holiday desserts.
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 150kcal
Equipment
- medium saucepan
- fine-mesh sieve or colander
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- small bowl
Ingredients
For the Cranberries
- 12 ounces Fresh cranberries rinsed and sorted
- 1 cup Granulated sugar for the syrup
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Granulated sugar for coating
For the Spices
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water. Place over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally for 3-5 minutes until clear.
- Once boiling, gently add the rinsed cranberries and stir to coat. Let them bask for about 10 minutes.
- Mix together the ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt in a small bowl.
- After 10 minutes, remove from heat and stir in the spice mixture, coating the cranberries well.
- Strain the cranberries using a fine-mesh sieve or colander to separate from the syrup.
- Spread the cranberries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and cool for about 15 minutes.
- Toss the cranberries in the additional 1 cup of sugar until fully coated.
- Allow the coated cranberries to sit on the parchment-lined baking sheet for about an hour to dry.
- Transfer dried cranberries to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
These candied cranberries can be used to elevate desserts or as a delightful gift for the holidays.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin C: 10mg | Iron: 2mg