Description
Sugared cranberries are a festive treat bursting with sweet-tart flavors and a sparkling sugar coating. These delightful bites not only add vibrant color to your holiday table but also serve as a versatile garnish for desserts and cocktails. With their easy preparation, you’ll impress guests and create a memorable celebration dish that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract or zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Rinse fresh cranberries under cold water and set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat, stirring until dissolved (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat, pour the syrup over the cranberries, and gently stir to coat.
- Transfer cranberries to a bowl of granulated sugar, rolling them until fully coated.
- Place sugared cranberries on a parchment-lined baking sheet to dry for at least 1 hour.
- Serve as a snack or garnish for cakes and cocktails.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 cranberries (30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg