Vanilla Orange Sugared Cranberries Recipe

Impress your guests this holiday season with these stunning sugared cranberries! Sweet, tart, and bursting with vibrant vanilla orange flavor, they're the perfect edible garnish for pies, cakes, cocktails, and more. Easy to make and even easier to devour, these make a beautiful addition to your Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's table – or give them as delightful homemade gifts! Think nature's candy – a sophisticated twist on a classic sweet treat.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 1445 mins
Calories 1035.5 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (5 Reviews)
Vanilla Orange Sugared Cranberries 95

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Vanilla Orange Sugared Cranberries

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract
  • 12 ounces (about 3 cups) fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar

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How to Make Vanilla Orange Sugared Cranberries

  1. Combine 2 cups granulated sugar, 1/2 cup water, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon orange extract in a medium saucepan.
  2. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Do not boil.
  3. Gently add 12 ounces (about 3 cups) fresh cranberries to the saucepan and stir to combine.
  4. The hot syrup will soften the cranberry skins and coat the berries.
  5. Cover the cranberries with a small plate to keep them mostly submerged.
  6. Cover the saucepan and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 8 hours).
  7. Place 1 cup granulated sugar in a shallow dish.
  8. Strain the cranberries, reserving the syrup (see step 12).
  9. Add the cranberries to the sugar and gently toss until they are completely coated.
  10. Carefully transfer the sugared cranberries to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them dry for about 1 hour, or until the sugar coating is hard.
  11. Once dry, store the sugared cranberries in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to a week.
  12. Refrigerate the leftover vanilla-orange cranberry syrup for delicious cocktails or as a glaze for desserts!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

1020g

Fat

0g

Carbs

88g

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