5 from 12 votes
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
5 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 cranberries fresh
Instructions
- Bring water and 1/4 cup of the sugar to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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
(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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 cup
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.