Best Easy Candied Cranberries Recipes

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SUGARED CRANBERRIES | CANDIED CRANBERRIES RECIPE



Sugared Cranberries | Candied Cranberries Recipe image

Whether you call them sugared cranberries or candied cranberries, they're the perfect sparkling garnish to nearly any holiday dish or cocktail. They're great on their own, too!

Provided by Rachel Gurk

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups sugar, divided
1/2 cup water
1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries, washed

Steps:

  • Combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Do not boil.
  • Stir in cranberries and stir to coat all cranberries. Use a slotted spoon and transfer cranberries to a wire rack (set it on top of a lined baking sheet for easy clean up). Reserve syrup if you want - it's great to sweeten cocktails!
  • Let cranberries dry for 1 hour. After one hour, roll cranberries in remaining sugar until completely coated.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 ounce, Calories 133 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Sodium 1 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 33 g

SUGARED CRANBERRIES



Sugared Cranberries image

Sugared cranberries are easy to make and provide a fresh pop of acidity to rich, creamy desserts, like this sweet potato pie. You can also serve these frosted jewels on their own, or skewer them as a garnsh for a festive holiday cocktail.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 30m

Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 2

3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups fresh or partially thawed frozen cranberries

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Add cranberries; return to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes. Let cool completely. Use a slotted spoon to lift cranberries out of syrup (reserve syrup for another use, such as for cocktails); transfer to a wire rack and let dry until just tacky to the touch, 30 minutes.
  • Toss with remaining 1/4 cup sugar to coat. Let dry completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days. (If sugar has melted at all, toss with more before using.)

CANDIED CRANBERRIES



Candied Cranberries image

Categories     Candy     Fruit     Thanksgiving     Low Sodium     Cranberry     Fall     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup cranberries

Steps:

  • Cook 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons water in heavy small saucepan over low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Transfer to top of double boiler. Add cranberries. Cover berry mixture and place over simmering water. Cook 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from over water. Let cranberry mixture stand at room temperature overnight.
  • Place remaining 1/2 cup sugar on plate. Drain cranberries well. Add to sugar and turn to coat. Let dry at least 30 minutes. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

EASY CANDIED CRANBERRIES



Easy Candied Cranberries image

No boiling, no syrup, no mess. And if you have a silpat, even easier. These are great for decorating cupcakes, cakes, fruit tarts. Good in cocktails, too.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Candy

Time 20m

Yield 12 ounces

Number Of Ingredients 2

12 ounces cranberries, fresh
2/3 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Pick over cranberries to remove any stems.
  • Toss with sugar and spread on a foil lined (or silpat lined) sheet pan.
  • Roast for 15 minutes, stirring every five minutes.
  • Cool and enjoy.

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