Sugared Cranberries

5 from 3 votes

These sweet and tangy Sugared Cranberries add an elegant touch to your favorite holiday drinks, salads, and more. Only 3 ingredients!

Cook Time10

Drying Time2

Total Time2 10

Course: brunch, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: sugared cranberries

Servings:

Calories: 140kcal

Add 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water to a pot and whisk together over medium heat. Bring to a simmer.
Remove from heat and stir in cranberries. Mix until all the cranberries are coated.
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cranberries to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let dry for 1 hour.
Add the remaining sugar to a pie plate or shallow wide dish. Add the cranberries and toss until cranberries are coated in sugar.
Return the cranberries to the baking sheet lined with fresh parchment paper. Let dry 1 hour.

Let berries dry until tacky before sugaring so the coating sticks.
Dry a second hour after sugaring for the best crunch.
Work in batches when rolling so berries stay separate and evenly coated.
Use a slotted spoon so excess syrup drips off and the sugar doesn’t clump.
Flavor options: citrus peel, vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom, or rosemary in the warm syrup.
Storage: loosely covered at room temp 1 to 2 days or chilled up to 5 days. Lightly re-roll in sugar if needed before serving.