Description
This show-stopping Sugared Cranberries with this easy recipe turns ordinary cranberries into sparkling holiday magic. With just a simple syrup bath and a sugar coating, you’ll have beautiful garnishes ready for cakes, cocktails, or cheese boards in less than two hours.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided into 1/2 cup portions
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine ½ cup sugar with ½ cup water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar fully dissolves. Remove from the heat and let the syrup cool for about 5 minutes.
- Add fresh cranberries to the cooled syrup and stir gently to ensure each berry is evenly coated. Allow them to sit in the syrup for roughly 10 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cranberries from the syrup, letting any extra syrup drip off. Arrange them in a single layer on a wire rack or parchment-lined surface to prevent sticking. Let them dry for about an hour; they should feel slightly sticky.
- Place the remaining ½ cup of sugar in a shallow dish. Roll each cranberry gently in the sugar until fully coated, creating a frosted, sparkling effect.
- Transfer the sugared cranberries to a clean baking sheet or plate. Allow them to dry completely for about 30 minutes so the sugar hardens and develops a crunchy texture.
- Enjoy as a garnish or snack. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooling Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: none
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 317
- Sugar: 78.9 g
- Sodium: 3.7 mg
- Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 83.1 g
- Fiber: 2.1 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg