Sugared Cranberries
Sugared cranberries are a simple and festive treat made with just three ingredients. With a sweet, crunchy coating and tart burst inside, they’re perfect for garnishing desserts, cocktails, or enjoying as a holiday snack.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 cups sugar (divided)
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil over medium heat until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the cranberries, coating them well in the syrup.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cranberries to a wire rack. Let them dry for at least 1 hour until sticky.
- Roll a few cranberries at a time in the remaining sugar until fully coated.
- Let sugared cranberries dry on a rack for another hour before serving.
Notes
- Infuse the syrup with orange peel, cinnamon sticks, or vanilla for added flavor.
- Use coarse sugar for extra sparkle and a more dramatic presentation.
- Pair with sugared rosemary sprigs for festive garnish ideas.
- Store in a single layer or loosely stacked to preserve the sugar coating.
- Reuse leftover syrup in cocktails, sparkling water, or tea.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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