Get ready to elevate your holiday snacking with these delightful candied cranberries! Bursting with flavor, they combine the tartness of fresh cranberries with the sweetness of powdered sugar and zesty orange juice. Perfect for adding a pop of color and texture to your festive gatherings, these cranberries are as pleasing to the eye as they are to the palate!
This recipe holds a special place in my heart as it was a family tradition during the holidays. I remember helping my grandmother prepare these beauties every winter, and now I carry on that tradition in my own kitchen. The vibrant flavor and festive feel these cranberries bring to the table are truly sublime!
Recipe Ingredients
Fresh Cranberries: 2 cups, rinsed and patted dry for the perfect tartness.
Orange Juice: 2 cups, fresh-squeezed for the best zesty flavor.
Powdered Sugar: 1 cup with tapioca starch, for coating the cranberries to perfection.
Combine the cranberries and orange juice, cover and refrigerate for 24 hours
Strain to remove the soked cranberries
Add powdered sugar and shake until every berry is fully coated
Bake for 5–7 minutes to dry the cranberries
Tips and Tricks to Nail the Recipe
- Make sure to rinse the cranberries thoroughly to remove any debris before using.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge to keep them fresh longer.
- If you prefer a less sweet version, reduce the amount of sugar used for coating.
- Serve these cranberries as a festive garnish on holiday desserts or as a tangy snack!
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Candied Cranberries
Ingredients
Method
- rinse and pat dry cranberries
- Combine the cranberries and orange juice, cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 200°F.
- strain to remove the cranberries and place them into large clear container with a lid
- Add 2 cups powdered sugar and shake until every berry is fully coated
- put the cranberries into a colander and shake out the excess sugar if needed
- Spread the coated cranberries to a parchment-paper lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 5–7 minutes to dry the cranberries. Do not bake too long,
- Allow to cool completely and enjoy!!
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