Candied Cranberries with No Sugar Added Recipe
These no sugar added candied cranberries are a deliciously sweet and tangy treat perfect for snacking, decorating desserts, or adding a festive touch to cocktails. Using allulose and monk fruit sweetener keeps them sugar-free while maintaining a delightful candied texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: About 3 cups of candied cranberries 1x
- Category: Dessert / Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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Candied Cranberries
- 3 cups fresh cranberries, cleaned
- 1 cup allulose (or granulated sugar if not sugar-free)
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup granular monk fruit sweetener (or granulated sugar for rolling)
Instructions
- Make the simple syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of allulose and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium-low heat and simmer for about 5 minutes until the syrup is clear.
- Cook the cranberries: Add the cleaned cranberries to the simmering simple syrup. Cook on medium-low heat for 4 minutes, stirring gently. Avoid overcooking to prevent the berries from becoming mushy.
- Dry the cranberries: Remove the cooked cranberries using a slotted spoon and arrange them in a single layer on a cooling rack. Let them dry at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour until they become sticky to the touch.
- Coat with sweetener: Roll each sticky cranberry in the granular monk fruit sweetener to coat evenly. Place the coated berries on a plate and allow them to dry for an additional hour.
- Serve: Use candied cranberries to garnish cocktails, decorate cakes or cookies, or enjoy them as a sweet snack.
Notes
- Use granulated sugar or another sweetener if not avoiding sugar, but the texture may vary.
- Do not overcook cranberries to maintain their shape and avoid mushiness.
- Drying time is essential to achieve the sticky coating for the sweetener to adhere properly.
- Store candied cranberries in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- These cranberries make a festive addition to holiday treats and drinks.
Keywords: candied cranberries, no sugar added, sugar-free candy, holiday snack, low calorie sweets, keto friendly, monk fruit sweetener, allulose, festive garnish
