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Sugared Cranberries

You only need three ingredients to make my sugared cranberries. These are so pretty and perfect for decorating winter desserts or enjoying on their own! Recipe includes a how-to video!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 567 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 ½ cups fresh cranberries 12 oz bag, rinsed and patted dry (pick over the berries and discard any wrinkled/bad ones)
For rolling
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, stir together water and ½ cup (100g) sugar until sugar is completely dissolved (this will take several minutes.
  2. Add cranberries and stir until all berries have been coated all over with the simple syrup mixture.
  3. Use a slotted spoon to carefully remove cranberries from the syrup and lay on a wire cooling rack (tip: place wax paper underneath to catch any sticky drips). Try to space them so they’re not touching, as they’ll stick together. Allow to dry for 1 hour before proceeding.
  4. Place remaining granulated sugar in a bowl and, working in batches, toss cranberries in the sugar until well-coated all over. Using a slotted spoon, remove cranberries from bowl and return to wire rack or a parchment paper lined cookie sheet and for best results allow to dry for another hour before using.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. As to how long they will keep, your exact mileage may vary, and over time the sugar will begin to melt (you can usually toss them in sugar again to fix this). Mine typically last up to 3 days before weeping. I don’t recommend refrigerating as they start to weep much faster, nor do I recommend freezing.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 567kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 147g (49%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Sodium 6mg (0%) Potassium 96mg (3%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 138g (276%) Vitamin A 70IU (1%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 567

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 567kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 147g 49%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Sodium 6mg 0%
Potassium 96mg 2%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 138g 276%
Vitamin A 70IU 1%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

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