Candied Cranberries | No Sugar Added! Recipe
Deliciously tangy candied cranberries made without added sugar, using allulose and monk fruit sweeteners for a guilt-free treat. Perfect for adding a festive crunch to desserts, cocktails, or simply 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 Garnish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
Simple Syrup
- 1 cup allulose (or real sugar if not sugar-free)
- 1 cup water
Cranberries
- 3 cups fresh cranberries, cleaned
Coating
- 3/4 cup granular monk fruit (or real sugar for rolling)
Instructions
- Prepare Simple Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of allulose and 1 cup of water. Cook the mixture over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the syrup becomes clear.
- Cook Cranberries: Add the 3 cups of fresh, cleaned cranberries to the simple syrup. Continue cooking on medium-low heat for about 4 minutes. Be careful not to overcook, as the berries will become mushy.
- Drain and Dry: 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 an hour; during this time, the berries will become sticky.
- Roll Cranberries: Roll each sticky cranberry in 3/4 cup granular monk fruit or sugar until well coated. Arrange on a plate and allow them to dry for an additional hour.
- Serve and Enjoy: Use these candied cranberries as a festive garnish for cocktails, topping for cakes and cookies, or simply enjoy them as a tasty, sugar-free snack.
Notes
- Do not overcook cranberries to prevent mushiness.
- Ensure cranberries are completely dry before rolling in sweetener to get a good coating.
- Store candied cranberries in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- You can substitute real sugar if not looking for sugar-free options.
- Use these berries as a decorative and flavorful addition to holiday desserts and drinks.
Keywords: candied cranberries, sugar-free cranberries, allulose cranberries, monk fruit sweetened, holiday garnish, healthy snack
