Description
Sugared Cranberries are jewel-like holiday treats that double as garnishes and sweet-tart snacks. Made with just 3 ingredients, they’re crisp, sparkly, and surprisingly simple to prepare.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup water
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
Instructions
1. Rinse cranberries and remove any soft or damaged ones. Let them air dry for 5 minutes.
2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1/2 cup sugar with 1 cup water to make simple syrup. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture is clear.
3. Add the cranberries to the simple syrup and stir gently to coat. Let them soak for 10 minutes.
4. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cranberries to a parchment-lined sheet. Spread them out and let them dry for 45 minutes until tacky.
5. Pour the remaining 3/4 cup sugar into a shallow bowl. Working in small batches, roll the tacky cranberries in the sugar until evenly coated.
6. Transfer sugar-coated cranberries to a wire rack or parchment and let dry for another 15–20 minutes until fully set.
7. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or serve immediately.
Notes
- Use only fresh cranberries. Avoid using frozen or dried ones for best results.
- Don’t skip the drying time between syrup coating and sugar rolling – it’s key to a crunchy, sparkly finish.
- Leftover syrup can be used in cocktails or sparkling water for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack, Garnish
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8-10 cranberries
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 17g
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0g
Keywords: sugared cranberries, candied cranberries, holiday garnish, sparkling cranberries