Description
Sugared Cranberries are a festive and sweet treat perfect for the holiday season. The cranberries are first coated in a sugary syrup and then rolled in more sugar, creating a sparkling, sweet-tart candy-like treat. They make a great garnish for holiday desserts, cocktails, or as a standalone snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the cranberries to the saucepan and stir until well coated.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the cranberries and place them on a wire rack to dry for about 1 hour.
- Roll the cranberries in the remaining sugar until coated.
- Let the cranberries dry for another hour before serving.
Notes
- If you want to give the cranberries a more festive look, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or other spices to the sugar.
- These sugared cranberries can be used to decorate cakes, pies, or even holiday drinks like cocktails or mocktails.
- Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes