3-Ingredient Sugared Cranberries
These glistening 3-Ingredient Sugared Cranberries are a festive and easy treat, perfect for snacking or garnishing your holiday desserts. With just cranberries, water, and sugar, they’re a sweet and tart delight!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: About 4 cups
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups granulated sugar, divided
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries and pick out any stems or bruised berries.
- In a saucepan, combine water and 1 cup of sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the cranberries to the sugar syrup and simmer for 2-3 minutes, until the skins start to soften but the berries still hold their shape.
- Remove from heat and let the cranberries cool completely in the syrup. This will take at least 1 hour, or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
- Drain the cranberries in a colander, discarding the syrup.
- Place the remaining 1 cup of sugar in a shallow dish. Roll the drained cranberries in the sugar until they are fully coated.
- Spread the sugared cranberries in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them dry for about 1-2 hours, or until the sugar coating is firm.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
For a festive touch, use colored sanding sugar instead of granulated sugar to coat the cranberries. They make a beautiful garnish for cakes, cupcakes, or even cocktails!
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