Easy Sugared Cranberries

Easy Sugared Cranberries

These Easy Sugared Cranberries only require 2 ingredients and make the most beautiful shimmering holiday garnish! They're super simple to prepare and a festive sweet tart snack.

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Course: garnish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: christmas, cocktails, garnish, holiday, snow, sparkle

Prep Time: 1

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 1 5

Servings: cups

Calories: 559kcal

Author: Nicole Gaffney (ColeyCooks.com)

Ingredients

2 cups fresh cranberries
1 ⅓ cup granulated sugar divided
⅔ cup water

Instructions

Add ⅔ cup granulated sugar and water in a small saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until the sugar is dissolved.
Turn off the heat, then add the cranberries and let them sit in the syrup for about 2 minutes.
Use a perforated spoon to transfer the berries to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet.
Let sit for one hour until the cranberries feel tacky. Don't rush this step or the sugar won't stick well.
Add the remaining ⅔ cup granulated sugar to a small bowl.
Gently roll the cranberries in the sugar until well coated coated.
Place the sugared cranberries a plate to dry and set up for at least 30 minutes.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Notes

If you want to add a little extra flavor to your sugared cranberries, try adding a splash of vanilla extract, some warm spices or citrus zest to the syrup before cooking the cranberries.
Don't throw away the syrup! Use it in cocktails or a big batch of cranberry lemonade.
For extra festive sugared cranberries, try coating them in colored sugar or sprinkles instead of granulated sugar.
Use a fork or small strainer to help with the sugaring process so you don't wind up sugaring your hands. It gets sticky!

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