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Sugared cranberries in a white bowl, garnished with greenery.
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Easy Sugared Cranberries Recipe

This Sugared Cranberries Recipe is the perfect tangy snack for your holiday table. With their bright red color and crunchy sugar coating, they are also great for cocktails and granishes.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Rest Time47 minutes
Total Time1 hour 7 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3 Cups
Calories: 559kcal
Author: Kim Schob

Equipment

Ingredients

Cups - Metric

Instructions

  • Line a large pan or a clean surface with parchment paper.
  • Combine 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water in a pot and bring to a boil. Boil for about 60 seconds until all the sugar dissolves.
  • Remove the pot from heat and allow the mixture to cool for 2 minutes.
  • Add the cranberries to the pot and gently stir to coat them evenly in the sugar mixture.
  • Use a slotted spoon to scoop the cranberries out of the pot, letting any extra liquid drain off. Spread them out on the prepared parchment paper.
  • Leave the cranberries to sit for 45 minutes.
  • Place 1 cup of sugar in a medium bowl. Add a small batch of the cranberries (about a fourth of them) to the bowl and toss gently until the cranberries are completely coated in sugar.
  • Use a clean slotted spoon to remove the sugared cranberries from the sugar, sifting off the excess.
  • Put them in a clean container or bowl for serving.

Notes

  • Use Fresh Cranberries: Make sure the cranberries are fresh, firm, and free of any soft spots or blemishes.
  • Cool the Syrup: Allow the sugar syrup to cool slightly before adding the cranberries. If it is too hot, the cranberries may burst.
  • Work in Small Batches: When coating the cranberries with sugar, work in small batches to be evenly coated and prevent clumping.
  • Use Separate Spoons: Use a wet spoon and a dry spoon so that the sugar doesn't clump up on the cranberries.
  • Allow Drying Time: Don't rush the drying process. This will help the sugar stick and not slide off. You can also return them to the baking sheet to dry after rolling them in the sugar, which can help prevent the sugar from sliding off.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5Cup | Calories: 559kcal | Carbohydrates: 145g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 137g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.3mg