Sugared Cranberries
These glistening sugared cranberries are a festive and delightful treat. Perfect for garnishing desserts, adding a pop of color to cheese boards, or simply enjoying as a sweet and tart snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 2 cups granulated sugar, divided
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Rinse and pick over the cranberries, discarding any that are soft or damaged.
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar and the water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
- Remove from heat and add the cranberries. Stir to coat them evenly with the sugar syrup.
- Cover the saucepan and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight.
- Drain the cranberries well in a colander.
- Spread the remaining 1 cup of sugar in a shallow dish or on a plate.
- Working in batches, roll the cranberries in the sugar until they are completely coated.
- Place the sugared cranberries on a wire rack to dry for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
For a festive variation, try adding a pinch of cinnamon or orange zest to the sugar before coating the cranberries.
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