Description
These Orange Vanilla Candied Cranberries are a delightful and festive treat perfect for the holiday season. Sweet, tart cranberries are coated in a vanilla-orange syrup and rolled in superfine sugar for a burst of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cranberries:
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
Syrup:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Coating:
- 1 cup superfine sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar and water. Bring to a simmer, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract and orange zest. Let cool.
- Candy the Cranberries: Add cranberries to syrup, coat gently. Refrigerate for 4 hours. Drain and roll in superfine sugar.
- Dry and Serve: Spread coated cranberries on a baking sheet, let dry for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a cinnamon stick to the syrup.
- Store candied cranberries in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- These make a beautiful garnish for cakes, cocktails, or cheese boards.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about ¼ cup
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
