Sugared Cranberries
These glistening sugared cranberries are a beautiful and festive treat! They’re tart, sweet, and perfect for snacking or garnishing holiday desserts and drinks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 2 cups granulated sugar, divided
- ¾ cup water
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine water and 1 cup of sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
- Add cranberries to the sugar syrup and cook for 1 minute, stirring gently.
- Remove from heat and let cranberries sit in the syrup for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours.
- Drain cranberries in a colander and discard the syrup.
- Place the remaining 1 cup of sugar in a bowl. Add the drained cranberries and toss to coat evenly.
- Spread the sugared cranberries in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let them dry for at least 1 hour, or up to 3 hours, until the sugar coating is hardened.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
For a more intense flavor, try adding a teaspoon of orange or lemon zest to the sugar before coating the cranberries.
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