Delicious Vanilla Sugared Cranberries
A simple and festive snack featuring fresh cranberries coated in a vanilla-infused sugar syrup, perfect for holiday gatherings and garnishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) fresh cranberries
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) water
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Rinse and dry the cranberries thoroughly to help the syrup stick better.
- In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, water, and vanilla extract. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to simmer gently.
- Remove syrup from heat and add cranberries. Stir gently to coat all berries and let sit for 1-2 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon or fine mesh sieve, scoop cranberries out of syrup, letting excess drip off.
- Transfer cranberries to a mixing bowl with about 1 cup granulated sugar and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Spread sugared cranberries in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let dry at room temperature for at least 1 hour until sugar coating is dry and crunchy.
- Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving for a softer, frosted look.
Notes
Use firm, fresh cranberries for best results. Toss cranberries in sugar in small batches to avoid clumping. Let cranberries dry fully at room temperature for a crunchy sugar shell. Store in an airtight container to keep sugar coating crisp. Optionally dust with powdered sugar for a softer finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 cup sugare
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 22
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 2
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