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Sugar Coated Cranberries

Sugared Cranberries are a fabulous, simple and beautiful holiday garnish and snack!! Fresh cranberries bathed in a quick hot simple syrup bath, then rolled into a variety of sugars.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 118 kcal
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup all natural cane sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries washed and mooshy ones picked out
  • ⅓ - ½ cup coarse decorating sugar swedish sugar or all natural cane sugar (or a couple tablespoons of each in separate bowls)

Instructions

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  1. Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat until sugar dissolves and the mixture JUST starts to boil.
  2. Remove from heat immediately, stirring in 1 cup fresh cranberries.
  3. Allow cranberries to hang out in syrup for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to coat evenly.
  4. Set out a sheet of waxed or parchment paper on the counter or in a sheet pan, then place a cooling rack on top to catch drips.
  5. Remove cranberries using a slotted spoon or drain in strainer and spread onto cooling rack, using a spoon to separate them as much as possible.
  6. Allow cranberries to dry for 5-10 minutes, then toss a couple at a time into a small bowl filled with sugar of choice; all natural cane sugar, white sugar, clear sparkling decorative sugar or swedish pearl sugar.
  7. Let sugared cranberries dry on clean rack at room temperature at least 1 hour, refrigerate or freeze until ready to use. (See notes)

Notes

  • Use fresh, firm cranberries for this recipe
  • Try and not over-handle the sticky dipped cranberries, I used a spoon to transfer them to the sugar. Using the tips of your fingers, roll the cranberries in the sugar, pressing the sugar into the cranberry.
  • Top cakes, cupcakes, pastries with these sparkling gems
  • Decorate apple, cranberry, or pumpkin pies
  • Garnish holiday cocktails and drinks
  • Along with sprigs of fresh rosemary, these are beautiful sprinkled around your turkey platter
  • Also gorgeous and delicious by themselves in a pretty crystal glass or dish for nibbling

Nutrition Information

Serving 11 serving Calories 118kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Sodium 5mg (0%) Fiber 4g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 118

% Daily Value*

Serving 11 serving
Calories 118kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Fiber 4g 16%

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