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Sugared cranberries in a white bowl on a table.
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Sugared Cranberries Recipe

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.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Resting Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24
Author: Becky Hardin

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