Sugared Cranberries
Sugared cranberries are a festive, jewel-like treat made by coating tart fresh cranberries in a crunchy sugar shell. Perfect as a garnish for desserts, cocktails, cheese boards, or enjoyed on their own, they add sparkle and flavor to any holiday table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes (including drying time)
- Yield: 2 cups (serves 6–8 as garnish or snack)
- Category: Snack, Garnish, Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely, then remove from heat.
- Add the cranberries to the syrup and stir to coat. Let them sit for about 5 minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cranberries to a wire rack, allowing excess syrup to drip off. Let them dry for about 1 hour until sticky but not wet.
- Roll the cranberries in granulated sugar until evenly coated.
- Spread them out on a baking sheet and let dry for another 30–60 minutes before serving.
Notes
Add vanilla or almond extract to the syrup for extra flavor.Mix orange zest into the sugar for a citrus twist.Use superfine or sparkling sugar for a glittery look.For a snowy effect, coat half the cranberries in white sanding sugar.Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/sugared-cranberries/
