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Sugared Cranberries

Our recipe for Sugared Cranberries is tart, sweet an incredibly flavorful. A festive presentation, and terrific holiday treat. 
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Cranberries, Holiday Treats, Sugared Cranberries
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 544kcal
Author Kathleen

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Water
  • 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 (12 Ounce) Bag Fresh Cranberries

Rolling Sugars:

  • 1 1/2 Cup Sparkling Sugar
  • 1 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, bring water and 1 cup of sugar to a boil. Stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and allow syrup to cool.
  • Place cranberries in a medium bowl and cover them with sugar syrup. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • Drain cranberries through a colander (syrup can be saved to use as a liquid sweetener).
  • Add 1 1/2 cup sparkling sugar to a flat bowl or small rimmed baking sheet. Add the drained cranberries in batches, rolling until mostly coated (don't worry to much about uncovered spots, the second rolling will cover most). Place the sugared cranberries on another baking sheet to dry for a couple of hours,
  • Add 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar to a flat bowl or small rimmed baking sheet. Add the coarsely sugared cranberries in batches, rolling until coated. Again, place the sugared cranberries on another baking sheet to dry for a couple of hours,

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6 of the recipe | Calories: 544kcal | Carbohydrates: 140g | Sodium: 3mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 135g