How to Make Sugared Cranberries

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"You need just two ingredients to make these simple Sugared Cranberries! Use them to garnish drinks, serving platters, cakes, and more."

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Sugar

KEY INGREDIENT

– Sugar – Fresh Cranberries – Water

INGREDIENTS:

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COOK TIME

TOTAL TIME

Yield

1.5 CUPS

5 MINUTES

1 HOUR 15 MINUTES

PREP TIME

SUGARED CRANBERRIES

10 MINUTES

Making the Simple Syrup

1. In a medium sized saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup granulated sugar.

Making the Simple Syrup

2. Set the saucepan over medium-high heat and cook until the mixture is simmering and the sugar has dissolved.

Making the Simple Syrup

3. Remove the pan from the heat and cool the simple syrup to room temperature.

Coating the Cranberries with Simple Syrup

1. After the simple syrup has cooled completely, measure the cranberries into the saucepan.

Coating the Cranberries with Simple Syrup

2. Gently stir until the cranberries are completely coated.

Coating the Cranberries with Simple Syrup

3. Then, set a wire cooling rack over a baking sheet.

Coating the Cranberries with Simple Syrup

4. Using a slotted spoon, remove the cranberries from the syrup and transfer them to the wire rack to drain.

Coating the Cranberries with Simple Syrup

5. Let the cranberries drain for 30-45 minutes, or until dry.

Sugaring the Cranberries

1. Measure the remaining 1 cup of sugar into a shallow mixing bowl.

Sugaring the Cranberries

2. Add a few cranberries at a time to the sugar and roll until completely coated.

Sugaring the Cranberries

3. Transfer to a large plate or another baking sheet and continue rolling until all of the cranberries are coated.

To Store

1. Let the sugared cranberries dry completely before storing. Store sugared cranberries in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 days. If the cranberries start to soften, discard or cook them in a recipe.

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Enjoy!

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