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Sugared Cranberries

These delightful sugared cranberries are a simple but festive treat that balance sweetness and tartness, perfect for holiday gatherings or as a snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sugar Syrup and Coating
  • 1 cup sugar Adds sweetness and forms a delicious coating around the cranberries.
  • 1/2 cup water Dissolves the sugar to create a syrup that adheres to the berries.
Main Ingredient
  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries Provides a tart flavor and beautiful color to this sweet treat.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar with water.
  2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring with a spatula until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat.
  3. Place the cranberries in a large bowl. Pour the hot sugar syrup over the cranberries and stir with a spatula until the berries are coated.
Cooking
  1. Transfer the sugar-coated cranberries to a rack set in a sheet pan (or to a parchment-lined sheet pan) to drain for 1 hour.
  2. Transfer the berries to a large clean bowl and sprinkle with the remaining sugar. Toss with your hands until the berries are evenly coated, using more sugar if needed.
Serving
  1. Transfer the berries to storage jars and store at room temperature for four to five days.

Notes

For best results, let the cranberries dry for the full hour to allow the coating to set properly.