Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling
  • 1 cup (240ml) water
  • 12 ounces (340g) fresh cranberries, rinsed and sorted
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan.
  2. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  3. Add the cranberries to the syrup. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the cranberries start to soften slightly.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract (if using).
  5. Remove from heat and let the cranberries cool completely in the syrup. This can take 1-2 hours.
  6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour the extra sugar into a small bowl.
  7. Use a slotted spoon to remove the cranberries from the syrup, allowing excess syrup to drip off.
  8. Gently roll the cranberries in the sugar until completely coated.
  9. Place the sugared cranberries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they don't touch.
  10. Let the cranberries dry at room temperature for at least 1 hour, or until the sugar coating has hardened. This Candied Cranberries Recipe is so easy to make.