simplyrecipes Shares Quick Candied Cranberry Recipe
The team at simplyrecipes has unveiled a remarkably simple recipe for candied cranberries, requiring only three main ingredients. This method, developed by Renu Dhar and drawing inspiration from TikTok creator @cookiterica, promises a quick, festive treat.
The recipe yields approximately 8 servings and calls for:
- 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh cranberries (about 3 cups)
- 2 1/2 cups pulp-free orange juice
- 1 cup (4 ounces) powdered sugar
Preparation begins with selecting only the freshest, firmest cranberries, discarding any soft or mushy ones. After rinsing and drying, the berries are soaked in the orange juice. simplyrecipes advises using a small plate to keep them submerged while they rest in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes, or optionally overnight.
Once soaked, the cranberries are drained thoroughly and then combined with powdered sugar inside a zip-top bag. The bag is gently shaken until all berries are coated. The coated cranberries are then spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined, rimmed baking sheet preheated to 200°F.
The final baking time is short, around 5 minutes, or until the sugar coating is firm. The cranberries must then cool completely at room temperature (30 minutes up to 6 hours) for the sugar to dry. These candied cranberries can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
