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Get the Recipe Sugar Coated Cranberries

These super easy-to-make Sugar Coated Cranberries are a beautiful garnish for cocktails, cupcakes, or cheeseboards. They're also delicious to snack on! Make them around the holidays for a festive, impressive addition to your celebration.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 627 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/4 /4 cup water
  • 3/4 /4 cup granulated sugar divided
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries

Instructions

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  1. Bring water and 1/4 cup of the sugar to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat.
  2. Add the cranberries to the syrup and stir until each one is completely coated. Remove them in batches with a slotted spoon or mesh sieve, ensuring any excess syrup drains off.
  3. Transfer to a cooling rack on a baking sheet (the baking sheet is for easy clean up), spreading them in a single layer. Let dry for 30 minutes to an hour. They will remain sticky after the dry time.
  4. Place the remaining sugar in a bowl or on a rimmed plate. In multiple batches, roll cranberries in the sugar until coated. Use another slotted spoon to scoop them out, allowing excess sugar to fall away, and place them in a serving bowl or garnish as desired.

Notes

  • Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for 2-3 days. If they become a little 'wet' looking, simply roll them in more sugar to revive them.
  • Syrup: save any remaining simple syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Use it in cocktails, drinks, and more!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 627kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 162g (54%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 6mg (0%) Potassium 88mg (3%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 154g (308%) Vitamin A 60IU (1%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 627

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 627kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 162g 54%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 6mg 0%
Potassium 88mg 2%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 154g 308%
Vitamin A 60IU 1%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.