Vanilla Orange Candied Cranberries

2 cups

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups water
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons orange zest
• 1 whole cinnamon stick
• 12 oz. cranberries
• For Coating:
• 2 cups sugar

Directions

1. Pour the cranberries into a large bowl.
2. In a large pan, combine the water, sugar, vanilla extract, orange juice, orange zest, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low and continue to simmer for 5 - 7 minutes, until thickened.
4. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
5. Pour the entire sugar mixture over the cranberries.
6. Place the bowl of cranberries in the refrigerator overnight.
7. Place a colander over a large bowl. Pour the cranberries into the colander, allowing the syrup to drain into the bowl. Let the cranberries sit in the colander for 30 minutes.
8. Pour the 2 cups of sugar for the coating onto a sheet pan.
9. In small batches, gently pour and roll the cranberries mixture in the sugar, coating evenly.
10. Let the cranberries sit in the sugar for 3 hours. Then enjoy as a treat, a garnish for a drink.