No-Added-Sugar Sugared Cranberries
These no-added-sugar sugared cranberries are a tart and festive treat! Naturally sweetened and coated in a shimmering erythritol ‘sugar’, they’re perfect for snacking or garnishing holiday desserts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup erythritol, finely ground
Instructions
- Rinse and sort cranberries, discarding any that are soft or damaged.
- In a medium saucepan, combine water and vanilla extract. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add cranberries to the saucepan and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the cranberries begin to soften and their skins start to pop.
- Remove from heat and drain the cranberries well.
- Place erythritol in a shallow dish.
- While the cranberries are still slightly damp, toss them in the erythritol, coating them completely.
- Spread the coated cranberries in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Let the cranberries dry at room temperature for at least 1 hour, or until the erythritol coating has hardened.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
For a brighter flavor, add a pinch of orange zest to the cranberries while cooking. Serve these sugared cranberries as a garnish for cakes, pies, or even cocktails!