Vegan Candied Cranberry Garnish (Print Version)

Sweet-tart candied cranberries with a sparkling sugar coating to brighten desserts and drinks.

# Components:

→ Cranberries

01 - 1 cup fresh cranberries (100 g)

→ Syrup

02 - ½ cup water (120 ml)
03 - ½ cup granulated sugar (100 g)

→ Coating

04 - ½ cup superfine or granulated sugar (100 g)

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Rinse cranberries thoroughly and pat dry gently with a paper towel. Set aside.
02 - Combine water and ½ cup sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves fully and syrup is clear without boiling.
03 - Remove syrup from heat, cool for 2 minutes, then stir in cranberries to coat evenly.
04 - Transfer cranberries with a slotted spoon to a wire rack over a baking sheet. Let dry 45–60 minutes until sticky but not wet.
05 - Place remaining ½ cup sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll sticky cranberries in sugar until fully coated.
06 - Return sugared cranberries to wire rack and dry for an additional 15 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Sweet-tart flavor enhances many dishes
  • Simple and quick to prepare
02 -
  • Use superfine sugar for a delicate sparkly coating
  • Store candied cranberries in an airtight container for up to 2 days
03 -
  • Try flavoring the syrup with orange zest cinnamon or vanilla for variation
  • Do not let the syrup boil to avoid bitterness
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