No-Added-Sugar Sugared Cranberries
Enjoy the festive flavor of sugared cranberries without the added sugar! These naturally sweetened treats are tart, sweet, and perfect for holiday snacking or garnishing desserts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1/4 cup erythritol (or other sugar substitute)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup erythritol (for coating)
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries and pick out any soft or damaged ones.
- In a saucepan, combine 1/4 cup erythritol and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the erythritol is dissolved.
- Add the cranberries and lemon juice to the saucepan. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, until the cranberries start to soften slightly.
- Remove from heat and let the cranberries cool in the syrup for about 30 minutes, or until slightly plumped.
- Drain the cranberries, reserving the syrup (optional, for drinks or other uses).
- Place the 1/2 cup of erythritol in a shallow dish.
- Roll the drained cranberries in the erythritol until completely coated.
- Place the sugared cranberries on a parchment-lined baking sheet to dry for at least 1 hour, or until the coating hardens.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
For a festive touch, use different colored sugar substitutes or natural food coloring to coat the cranberries.
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