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Sugared Cranberries

If you love a homemade cocktail, Sugared Cranberries are the perfect garnish! No matter the drink you're mixing, these homemade sugared cranberries add extra sparkle to any happy hour.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 45 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 104 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. fresh cranberries
  • ½ cup simple syrup
  • ½ cup granulated sugar

Instructions

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  1. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wire cooling rack on top of the lined baking sheet, and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, measure in the simple syrup.
  3. Toss the cranberries in the simple syrup, removing them with a slotted spoon, then place on the wire cooling rack.
  4. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until the berries are sticky.
  5. When the berries are sticky, measure the sugar into a large bowl.
  6. Toss the cranberries in the sugar until coated, then transfer back to the wire cooling rack.
  7. Coat all the cranberries, then refrigerate for an additional hour before using.

Notes

  • This recipe makes 1 ½ cups sugared cranberries. Serving size will be dependent on how many you serve.
  • Can I use frozen cranberries? Yes! Let them thaw before following the instructions below. I used them in the recipe video.
  • How do I make simple syrup? Can I purchase it instead? Simple syrup is easy to make, but you can purchase it in stores if you don’t have time to make it. You can learn exactly how to make it here.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 104kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 24g (48%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 104

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 104kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 24g 48%

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