Sugared Cranberries (Easy Recipe)
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Sugared Cranberries (Easy Recipe)
Description
This easy recipe for Sugared Cranberries begins by making a simple syrup of water and sugar heated to boiling and simmered briefly. Fresh cranberries are stirred into this syrup to coat fully, then removed with a slotted spoon and dried on a parchment-lined sheet or metal rack for about an hour.
After drying, the cranberries are rolled in remaining granulated sugar, creating a sparkly, sweet exterior coating that provides a crisp contrast to the tart fruit inside. This technique preserves the fresh cranberries while adding sweet texture.
Sugared cranberries are often used as garnishes on holiday desserts, cocktails, or salads, adding color and a crisp, sweet burst with a natural tartness. They can be prepared ahead and refrigerated to stay fresh for several days.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar divided
- 3 cups cranberries rinsed and dried, fresh
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar. Bring to a boil and let it simmer on low heat for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the cranberries to fully coat in the syrup then remove from heat and stir 1 minute.
- Remove cranberries with a slotted spoon and transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet or a metal rack to let cranberries dry out for 1 hour.
- Roll cranberries in batches in the remaining 1 cup sugar to coat.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12people (makes 3 cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 108 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 108kcal | 5% |
| Carbs | 28g | |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 21mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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