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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 Time
mins
Drying Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 140 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks , Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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

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 Information

Calories 140kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 0.1g (0%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.002g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 21mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 34g (68%) Vitamin A 15IU (0%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 3mg (0%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 140

% Daily Value*

Calories 140kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 0.1g 0%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.002g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 21mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 34g 68%
Vitamin A 15IU 0%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

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