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Homemade Festive Cranberry Jelly Candy

Bright, jewel-toned cranberry jelly candies made with real fruit and a perfect sweet-tart balance for the holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cranberry Base
  • 12 oz fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp unflavored gelatin powder
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp orange zest optional

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Blender or immersion blender
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Square baking dish

Method
 

  1. Simmer cranberries with water until they burst and soften.
  2. Blend the mixture until smooth and strain if desired.
  3. Return purée to saucepan and stir in sugar, lemon juice, and zest.
  4. Sprinkle gelatin over warm mixture and let bloom.
  5. Heat gently until gelatin dissolves completely.
  6. Pour into lined dish and refrigerate until set.
  7. Cut into pieces and coat with sugar if desired.

Notes

Avoid boiling after adding gelatin to ensure proper setting.