3-Ingredient Festive Sugared Cranberries: Irresistible Holiday Magic
A simple and festive recipe for sugared cranberries, perfect for holiday decorations or a sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries and pat them dry.
- In a small saucepan, heat the water and 1/2 cup sugar until dissolved to make a simple syrup.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Toss the cranberries in the syrup until coated.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cranberries to a wire rack to dry for about an hour.
- Roll the sticky cranberries in the remaining sugar until fully coated.
- Let them dry completely before serving or using as decoration.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for best results.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- These make great edible garnishes for cakes and cocktails.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg