Candied Almond Cranberry Bark

Cranberry Almond Bark Recipe
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9 Reviews
This easy candy recipe makes a great gift. Caramelizing the almonds in this bark recipe brings out their nutty flavor and adds crunch.
20 min
Prep Time
55 min
Total Time
24 servings

Ingredients

Almonds

1 tablespoon
Land O Lakes® Butter
1/2 cup
slivered almonds
2 tablespoons
sugar

Bark Candy

16 ounces
vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark)
1/2 cup
sweetened dried cranberries
1 tablespoon
freshly grated orange zest

Directions

  1. Line 2 baking sheets with waxed paper; set aside.
  2. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat until sizzling; add almonds and sugar. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, 4-6 minutes or until sugar melts and almonds are golden brown. Quickly spread onto 1 prepared baking sheet. Cool completely; coarsely chop.
  3. Melt candy coating in microwave according to package directions. Stir in chopped candied almonds, cranberries and orange zest. Immediately pour onto remaining prepared baking sheet; spread to 1/4-inch thickness.
  4. Let stand until firm. Cut or break into small pieces. Store in container with tight-fitting lid.

Recipe Tips

Grated zest from 1 large orange yields approximately 1 tablespoon.

Nutrition Facts (1 serving)

Calories
130
Cholesterol
5mg
Carbohydrates
15g
Protein
2g
Fat
8g
Sodium
20mg
Dietary Fiber
0g

Recipe Comments and Reviews

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Delicious and it will be one of my Christmas favorites.

Posted January 24, 2014 by Kathleen B.

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I made this and put it in Christmas bags for my co-workers. The vanilla flavored candy coating is the stuff you buy in craft stores to make candy with. I used regular dried cranberries and orange zest and a 1/8 tsp of orange flavoring. It came out great

Posted December 26, 2012 by Rochelle

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I made this and it was super easy! Came out delicious! I am not a big fan of the orange peel zest. Gave it a little to orangy flavor. I'm going to try it again with just the cranberries and almonds. Oh and I didn't use slivered I used chopped. With the chunkier nuts and cranberries, it was very good!

Posted December 02, 2012 by sharon

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I give it 5 stars. Delicious with fruit and nuts. I love this. Barbara

Posted November 30, 2012 by Barb G.

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Oh YUM! I over-browned my almonds a smidge, but it didn't matter--this is just good, simple and delicious! I will most likely add this to our already huge cookie basket we send every year to hubby's office. This one is definitely a keeper! Thank you!

Posted November 26, 2012 by liz

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You should be able to use the dried cranberries in your baking once you have defrosted them. If you find that some of them are too dried out I would discard them but if the texture of the dried cranberries is similar to dried cranberries you would purchase now, just go ahead and use the ones you had frozen.

Posted November 15, 2012 by Cindy

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Using parchment paper in place of waxed paper as the recipe suggests will work out just fine.

Posted November 13, 2012 by Cindy

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I would suggest substituting toffee baking chips that are not chocolate covered. You need crunch in the candy ad that could be a good choice. If you try this, let me know how it worked.

Posted November 13, 2012 by Cindy

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This candy does not need to be refrigerated for food safety or to keep the coating firm. But, my suggestion is to store it in a cool place but not necessarily in the refrigerator.

Posted November 13, 2012 by Cindy

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Yes, candy coating is similar to candy dipping wafers.

Posted November 13, 2012 by Cindy

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If I substituted parchment paper for the waxed paper, would the hot sugared almonds melt it also? I'm looking at the posting from Annabelle H that says you need to cool the sugared almonds before putting them on the prepared cookie sheet or they will melt the wax paper.

Posted November 09, 2012 by Penny

Test Kitchen Comment
From: Cindy
Using parchment paper in place of waxed paper as the recipe suggests will work out just fine.
Posted November 13, 2012

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My grandson is allergic to nuts, what besides almonds could be substitued? in this recipe?

Posted November 09, 2012 by VIRGINIA D.

Test Kitchen Comment
From: Cindy
I would suggest substituting toffee baking chips that are not chocolate covered. You need crunch in the candy ad that could be a good choice. If you try this, let me know how it worked.
Posted November 13, 2012

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Does the finished product need to be refrigerated?

Posted November 08, 2012 by Kate

Test Kitchen Comment
From: Cindy
This candy does not need to be refrigerated for food safety or to keep the coating firm. But, my suggestion is to store it in a cool place but not necessarily in the refrigerator.
Posted November 13, 2012

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Is the "candy coating" akin to chocolate dipping wafers?

Posted November 07, 2012 by Lori

Test Kitchen Comment
From: Cindy
Yes, candy coating is similar to candy dipping wafers.
Posted November 13, 2012

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I had dried cranberries left over, unopened in their packages. I threw them in my freezer. Do you think I'll be able to use them in holiday recipes this year once defrosted. I emailed the cranberry grower's association, but never heard back from them.

Posted October 17, 2012 by Annabelle H.

Test Kitchen Comment
From: Cindy
You should be able to use the dried cranberries in your baking once you have defrosted them. If you find that some of them are too dried out I would discard them but if the texture of the dried cranberries is similar to dried cranberries you would purchase now, just go ahead and use the ones you had frozen.
Posted November 15, 2012

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This is an excellent recipe and very easy to make. The carmelized almonds are what makes it taste so good. I will make this again next year for Christmas and wrap in little festive bags to put in my gift baskets.

Posted January 12, 2012 by Kimberly S.

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This turned out great. It was easy and fast and delicious. Here's a tip for you, when you go to zest the orange, zest the whole orange and keep the zest in a small plastic covered container in your refrigerator. I made another recipe which required zest and it was already waiting for me. Anyway, make sure you cool the candied almonds before you put them on the prepared cookie sheet with the wax paper or they will melt it. Other than those couple of tips, go for it. You will make another batch of this though, one to give away and one to keep for home. It makes plenty, so you can divide it up and give it to several people on your list: UPS man, mailman, babysitter, etc.

Posted December 08, 2011 by Annabelle H.

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Candy coating is typically in the baking section of a grocery store. During the holiday baking season it could be stocked in a special holiday baking display as well. It is generally packaged in a 1 pound bar that is divided into 1 or 2-ounce pieces you can break off depending on the amount you need. It is used to dip candies or for decorating baked items. I suggest you ask your grocery manager for the exact location in the baking department.

Posted December 01, 2011 by Cindy

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Jen, what's melted candy coating? where do I buy this?

Posted December 01, 2011 by Jennifer

Test Kitchen Comment
From: Cindy
Candy coating is typically in the baking section of a grocery store. During the holiday baking season it could be stocked in a special holiday baking display as well. It is generally packaged in a 1 pound bar that is divided into 1 or 2-ounce pieces you can break off depending on the amount you need. It is used to dip candies or for decorating baked items. I suggest you ask your grocery manager for the exact location in the baking department.
Posted December 01, 2011

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Outstanding recipe. I made with dried apricots bits and cranberries the second time and I liked THAT even more.

Posted September 22, 2011 by Wendy H.

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