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Sugared Cranberries

These sweet and tangy Sugared Cranberries add an elegant touch to your favorite holiday drinks, salads, and more. Only 3 ingredients!
Cook Time10 minutes
Drying Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sugared cranberries
Servings: 12
Calories: 140kcal
Author: Kelsey Crist

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar divided
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 cups cranberries

Instructions

  • Add 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water to a pot and whisk together over medium heat. Bring to a simmer.
    simple syrup in a pot
  • Remove from heat and stir in cranberries. Mix until all the cranberries are coated.
    cranberries and simple syrup in a pot
  • Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cranberries to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let dry for 1 hour.
    cranberries coated with simple syrup on a baking sheet
  • Add the remaining sugar to a pie plate or shallow wide dish. Add the cranberries and toss until cranberries are coated in sugar.
    cranberries being rolled in sugar
  • Return the cranberries to the baking sheet lined with fresh parchment paper. Let dry 1 hour.
    sugared cranberries on a baking sheet

Notes

  • Let dry completely before serving.
  • Store sugared cranberries in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  • After 2 days the cranberries will start to soften, use them to make jam, cranberry sauce, salad dressing, or throw them in a smoothie! 

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.002g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg