Sugared Cranberries
Bright, sweet, and sparkling - this simple, beautiful Sugared Cranberries recipe is perfect for drinks, desserts, and holiday décor.
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
- medium saucepan
- slotted spoon
Ingredients
- ½ cup water
- 1½ cups granulated sugar divided
- 3 cups fresh cranberries rinsed and dried
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the water and ½ cup sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes.½ cup water, 1½ cups granulated sugar
- Stir in the cranberries to fully coat them in the syrup.3 cups fresh cranberries
- Remove the pan from the heat and continue stirring until the cranberries are evenly coated.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer cranberries to the prepared baking sheet and let them dry for 1 hour.
- Roll cranberries in batches in the remaining 1 cup of sugar to coat completely.
Notes
🥡 STORAGE
- Store sugared cranberries covered at room temperature for up to 2-3 days.
- If storing longer, keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
♨️ REHEATING
- Sugared cranberries do not need reheating. They are best served at room temperature.
❄️ FREEZING
- Not recommended, as freezing will cause the sugar coating to melt when the item is thawed.
💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
- Remove the cranberries before they soften or burst.
- Let cranberries dry completely before rolling in sugar for the best sparkle.
- Reroll any cranberries in sugar before serving if the coating looks damp.
🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS
- No alternate cooking methods are needed for this recipe.
♻️ LEFTOVERS
- Use leftover sugared cranberries as a garnish for cakes, cheesecakes, cocktails, or charcuterie boards.
- Mix them into holiday salads or baked goods for a festive touch.
📝 NOTES
- Sugared cranberries make a great garnish or snack.
- For extra shine, use superfine sugar for the final coating.
- This recipe for sugared cranberries is simple enough for beginners.
- Try using them to decorate cheesecakes, cupcakes, or a holiday punch.
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Make a batch to give as edible gifts during the holidays - they’re always a hit!
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg
