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Healthy Sugared Cranberries Recipe

A stunning, three-ingredient holiday treat featuring tart cranberries coated in a crisp, sparkling sugar shell—perfect for garnishes, desserts, cocktails, and gifting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 3 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz fresh cranberries
  • 2 cups granulated sugar divided
  • 1 cup water

Method
 

  1. Rinse cranberries and discard any soft or damaged ones.
  2. Combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan; heat until sugar dissolves.
  3. Add cranberries to syrup and stir gently.
  4. Let cranberries steep 1 minute off heat, then remove with slotted spoon.
  5. Chill coated cranberries for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  6. Drain well, then roll berries in remaining sugar in small batches.
  7. Place coated cranberries on a wire rack to dry for 1 hour.
  8. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.

Notes

Chill the syrup-coated cranberries before sugaring to ensure proper crystallization and a crisp coating.