Step-by-Step Instructions for Candied Cranberries

• Begin by rinsing 2 cups of fresh cranberries under cold water. Carefully inspect and remove any stems or damaged berries.
• In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water over medium heat. Stir gently until the sugar has completely dissolved.
• Once your syrup is clear, add in ½ cup of orange juice, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Stir well.
• Carefully add the prepared cranberries into the saucepan, ensuring they are all evenly coated with the syrup. Allow them to simmer gently for about 5 minutes.
• Remove the saucepan from heat and let the cranberries cool in the syrup for an additional 10 minutes.
• While the cranberries are cooling, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the cranberries from the syrup and place them on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
• Once the cranberries have dried, transfer ½ cup of powdered sugar into a bowl. Toss the cooled cranberries in the powdered sugar.
• Place the sugared cranberries back on the parchment-lined baking sheet and allow them to set for another 15 minutes.
• Optionally, before serving, sprinkle some fresh orange zest over the cranberries.