Candied Cranberries No Sugar Added Recipe
Delicious no-sugar-added candied cranberries made by simmering fresh cranberries in a lightly sweetened syrup and rolling them in granulated monk fruit for a guilt-free treat. These sweet and tart berries are perfect for garnishing desserts, cocktails, or enjoying as a healthy snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 3 cups of candied cranberries 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh cranberries, cleaned
- 1 cup allulose (or real sugar if not sugar-free)
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup granulated monk fruit sweetener (or real sugar for rolling)
Instructions
- Make Simple Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of allulose and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture turns clear, forming a simple syrup base.
- Cook Cranberries: Add the fresh cranberries into the clear syrup and cook for 4 minutes on medium-low heat. Be careful not to overcook to avoid the berries becoming mushy.
- Drain and Dry Cranberries: Using a slotted spoon, remove the cranberries from the syrup and place them in a single layer on a cooling rack. Let them dry at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour; during this time, they will become sticky.
- Coat Cranberries: Roll each sticky cranberry in the granulated monk fruit sweetener until fully coated. Lay them out on a plate to dry further for about an hour.
- Serve & Enjoy: Use candied cranberries as a festive garnish for cocktails, cakes, or cookies, or enjoy them as a sweet, healthy snack.
Notes
- Use allulose or monk fruit sweetener for a sugar-free option; regular sugar can be substituted if preferred.
- Do not overcook cranberries, as they can become mushy and lose their texture.
- Allow enough drying time so cranberries become properly coated and not soggy.
- Store leftover candied cranberries in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated for up to one week.
- Perfect for holiday recipes or as a unique topping on desserts and cocktails.
Keywords: candied cranberries, sugar-free, low calorie, holiday garnish, monk fruit, allulose, healthy snack, dessert topping
