Cranberry season makes me happy.
I love cranberry everything and these pretty little jeweled or candied cranberries are no exception.
These little beauties are so easy to make and add a little fancy sparkle and burst of flavor to so many holiday recipes. You can add them garnish cocktails, top desserts, or just snack on them.
They are sweet, and super tart, and pretty to look at. They store well in the fridge so if you are like me, once you make a batch, you will find as many ways as you can to use them. They are too pretty, and too tasty to let go to waste!
And if you are concerned about white sugar being vegan, just give the brand you use a quick google, or check this list . I use Florida Crystals brand and know they are for sure vegan but give the list a look and check your brand!
INGREDIENTS:
12 oz fresh cranberries
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 cup sugar divided
optional, 2 large pieces of orange peel
INSTRUCTIONS:
Bring 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, and orange peel to a boil in a medium pot over medium heat, until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat. Stir in the cranberries.
Place a wire cooling rack on top of a cookie sheet. Transfer cranberries to the wire rack to dry for about an hour. Fill a large bowl with 1/2 to 1 cups of sugar and toss the cranberries in the sugar to coat. Transfer the cranberries back to to the cooling rack to dry for another half hour before storing in an airtight container in the fridge. You can optionally add half 1/2 orange worth of zest to the sugar for an extra citrus pop.
Use cranberries as a garnish for cocktails, or desserts, or just as a tasty snack!
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