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rum candied cranberries

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Nadia Beth
@Nadia_Beth
Boston, MA

These beautiful cranberries are perfect for holidays, and everyone is guaranteed to LOVE them! This irresistible dessert snack is soaked in RUM, so substitutions can be made for minors*

(2 ratings)
prep time 8 Hr
cook time 20 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For rum candied cranberries

  • 1 pkg
    fresh cranberries
  • 1 bottle
    spiced rum (can be substituted with a cooled home made simple syrup! see below)
  • 2-3 c
    sugar (or sugar-cinnamon mix)
  • *IF YOU CHOOSE TO SUB SIMPLE SYRUP FOR RUM, **SIMMER EQUAL PARTS BROWN SUGAR(2 CUPS) AND WATER(2 CUPS), AND **ALLOW TO COOL BEFORE SOAKING CRANBERRIES IN IT.

How To Make rum candied cranberries

  • 1
    Put cranberries in a glass (or non-metal) bowl and fill with rum (or cooled syrup). Let soak over night or at least 6-8 hrs.
  • 2
    Strain small cluster, and roll/toss them in the sugar. You can use a bowl or bag to toss them in, I use a ziplock freezer bag. **Remember-strain & roll small clusters of cranberries at a time**
  • 3
    Spread the cranberries on a cookie sheet to dry and harden before packing them up.
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