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Sugared Cranberries
These Sugared Cranberries (or candied cranberries) are a quick and easy holiday treat perfect for use as a garnish for cocktails or desserts! Pop them on a skewer to add to cocktails, add them to frosted cupcakes, or just place them on a charcuterie board for a sweet, tart treat.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 219 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Drinks , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar divided
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries rinsed and dried
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup of the sugar. Heat over medium until the sugar dissolves completely, creating a simple syrup, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Add the cranberries to the warm syrup, gently stirring to coat each cranberry. Let sit for 5 minutes and then use a slotted spoon to transfer the cranberries to a wire rack, allowing any excess syrup to drip off. Arrange the cranberries so that they are not touching as they will stick together. Let them dry for about an hour or until they’re tacky to the touch.
- Place the remaining 1 cup of sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll the tacky cranberries in the sugar until fully coated, giving them a frosty appearance.
- Allow the sugared cranberries to dry for an hour on a parchment lined baking sheet. Once dry, they’re ready to use as a garnish or snack.
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Notes
- Make sure the syrup isn’t too hot before adding the cranberries; otherwise, they may burst.
- These sugared cranberries make a beautiful garnish for holiday desserts, cocktails, and cheese boards.
Nutrition Information
Calories
219kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
0.3g
(1%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.03g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
Sodium
3mg
(0%)
Potassium
46mg
(1%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
52g
(104%)
Vitamin A
34IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 219kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 46mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 52g | 104% |
| Vitamin A | 34IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.