3-Ingredient Sugared Cranberries
These sparkling 3-Ingredient Sugared Cranberries are a festive and easy treat! Perfect for snacking, garnishing desserts, or adding a touch of elegance to your holiday cheeseboard.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: About 3 cups
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 2 cups granulated sugar, divided
- ¾ cup water
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine water and 1 cup of sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
- Add cranberries to the sugar syrup and simmer for 1-2 minutes, until the cranberries just begin to soften. Do not overcook or they will burst.
- Remove from heat and let the cranberries sit in the syrup for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight, in the refrigerator.
- Drain the cranberries well. Place the remaining 1 cup of sugar in a bowl.
- Working in batches, toss the 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. Let them dry for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
For a brighter flavor, add a teaspoon of citrus zest to the sugar before tossing the cranberries. Serve as a garnish for cakes, cocktails, or cheeseboards.
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