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    Home » Recipes » Sweets » Sugared Cranberries

    By Amy · Published: Nov 12, 2019 · Updated: Nov 16, 2019 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy Leave a Comment

    Sugared Cranberries

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    So festively beautiful and delicious, these easy Sugared Cranberries are a special holiday treat!

    Sugared cranberries in a white bowl beside 2 mini pine cones

    These cranberries are delicious as an appetizer or to use as a pretty edible garnish for your holiday desserts and cocktails.  They’re also incredibly easy (and fun) to make!

    Sugared cranberries in a white bowl beside 2 mini pine cones and greenery

    They’re sweet, tart and pack a punch of flavor.

    Cranberries that have been rolled in sugar on a baking sheet with sugar

    I use two large rimmed baking sheets when making these sugared cranberries.  I place a baking rack over one baking sheet to catch the drippings from the simple syrup while the cranberries are drying, and use the other baking sheet for rolling the cranberries in the sugar to coat.

    Sugared cranberries in a white bowl beside 2 mini decorative pine cones

    Enjoy!

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    Sugared cranberries in a white bowl

    Sugared Cranberries


    • Author: Amy @ The Blond Cook
    • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
    • Yield: 12 servings
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    Description

    These easy sugared cranberries are a perfect appetizer or garnish for your holiday desserts or cocktails!


    Ingredients

    • 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh cranberries, rinsed
    • 2 cups granulated sugar, divided
    • 1/2 cup water

    Instructions

    1. Place a wire baking rack over a rimmed baking sheet.  If cranberries are too small for wire rack, line baking sheet with parchment paper.  Set aside.
    2. Prepare a simple syrup by combining 1/2 cup of sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat.  Bring to a simmer, while stirring until sugar is dissolved.
    3. Remove from heat, add cranberries and gently stir until coated.
    4. Transfer cranberries to the wire rack (or parchment paper) in a single layer using a slotted spoon.  Allow cranberries to dry for at least one hour.
    5. Pour remaining 1-1/2 cups sugar on a separate rimmed baking sheet.  Add a few cranberries at a time and roll in sugar to coat evenly.
    6. Return to baking rack (or baking sheet lined with a new sheet of parchment paper) and allow sugar to dry on cranberries for one hour.

    Notes

    • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
    • Prep Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 5 minutes
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Boil
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: sugar coated cranberries, candied cranberries

    Front view of a white bowl of sugared cranberries by miniature pine cones.

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