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Sugared cranberries in a white bowl on a table.

Sugared Cranberries Recipe

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Resting Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 71kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
Christmas is extra special with Sugared Cranberries. They signal the season and add an extra special glint of fun to any holiday table, drink, or main course.
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup water
  • 2 cups granulated sugar divided
  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries

Instructions

  • Heat ½ cup of water and ½ cup of sugar over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan. The water will be very shallow. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Make sure the sugar has fully dissolved.
    ½ cup water, 2 cups granulated sugar
    A pot with sugared cranberries on top of it.
  • Once simmering, remove from the heat and stir in the cranberries. Stir to coat the cranberries completely in the water. Allow to sit for 10 minutes.
    12 ounces fresh cranberries
    A pan filled with red beans topped with sugared cranberries on a marble countertop.
  • Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cranberries to the baking sheet and allow to dry for a minimum of 30 minutes. Lay the cranberries as flat (single layer) as possible.
    Sugared cranberries on a baking sheet.
  • After 30 minutes to an hour, pour the remaining sugar over the cranberries, using a wooded spoon, stir the cranberries to coat completely.
    Sugared cranberries on a baking sheet.
  • Let the cranberries dry on the counter for another hour. When the sugar is dried on the cranberries, they're done!
    Sugared cranberries elegantly displayed in a lovely bowl.

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Notes

Enjoy these on a Sugared Cranberry Mimosa!
  • Let the cranberries set on wax paper so that they don't stick.
  • Let the cranberries cool in a single layer so that they don't stick together.
  • Make sure that the sugared cranberries are fully set before storing.
Storage: Store sugared cranberries in an airtight container, in a cool dry place, for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5ounce | Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.001g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.04mg