Description
Maple-infused cranberry delights showcase Canadian culinary tradition with sweet and tart flavors. Seasonal ingredients blend perfectly, creating a memorable dessert that connects you to northern wilderness and festive joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag (16 oz / 454 g) fresh cranberries, washed and drained
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (150 g) light brown sugar
- 2 cups (473 ml) water
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) maple syrup
Instructions
- Preparation: Rinse cranberries under cool water, discarding any damaged fruits. Thoroughly dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Sugar Syrup: Combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Heat on medium, stirring until sugar dissolves completely into a clear liquid. Bring to a gentle simmer, then remove from heat. Cool for 3-4 minutes.
- Infusion Process: Submerge cranberries in the warm sugar solution, ensuring complete coverage. Refrigerate for 8-10 hours to allow deep flavor absorption. Drain using a fine-mesh strainer, reserving the infused syrup for future use.
- Coating Preparation: Spread brown sugar on a large baking sheet. Drizzle maple syrup over the sugar. Gently coat cranberries in the maple-sugar mixture, ensuring an even, glistening layer covers each berry.
- Drying Stage: Arrange coated cranberries in a single, spacious layer on the baking sheet. Allow to air dry for 45-60 minutes until they develop a slightly tacky, firm texture without excess liquid.
Notes
- Rinse Thoroughly: Discard any bruised or soft cranberries to ensure only pristine, firm fruits are used for the best texture and flavor.
- Sugar Syrup Secret: Dissolve sugar completely over medium heat, creating a transparent base that will beautifully infuse the cranberries with sweetness.
- Refrigeration Magic: Overnight soaking allows cranberries to absorb maximum flavor, transforming them from tart to delightfully sweet and complex.
- Drying Technique: Let maple-coated cranberries air dry completely to achieve a perfectly crisp, candied exterior that provides an irresistible crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: North American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 44 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg