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Sugared Cranberries

An easy recipe for sugared cranberries - a beautiful, sparkly garnish for your holiday desserts and cocktails!

Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
7 hrs 45 mins
Total Time
8 hrs
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 626 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar, divided
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries

Instructions

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  1. Combine ½ cup of the sugar with the water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Pour the simple syrup into a heat-proof bowl and allow it to cool for 10 minutes. Add the cranberries and stir to coat. Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight, stirring a couple of times to coat with syrup.
  2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Place the remaining ¼ cup granulated sugar in a shallow bowl or pie plate. Drain the cranberries, then roll them in the sugar. You may need to roll them a few times to get a couple of layers of sugar on them. Place the sugared cranberries on the prepared baking sheet and allow to dry for 1 hour before using.

Notes

  • You may need to add more sugar for rolling the cranberries at the end, depending on how much simple syrup is still clinging to the cranberries. Just add more as needed.
  • Nutritional values are based on one cup

Nutrition Information

Calories 626kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 162g (54%) Sodium 9mg (0%) Potassium 85mg (2%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 153g (306%) Vitamin A 60IU (1%) Vitamin C 13.3mg (15%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 626

% Daily Value*

Calories 626kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 162g 54%
Sodium 9mg 0%
Potassium 85mg 2%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 153g 306%
Vitamin A 60IU 1%
Vitamin C 13.3mg 15%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

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