Sparkling Sugared Cranberries: 5 Festive Ideas
These sparkling Sugared Cranberries are sweet, tangy, and irresistibly festive. Fresh cranberries are soaked in simple syrup, dried until tacky, and rolled in sugar for a frosted, jewel-like finish. Perfect for garnishes, dessert decor, charcuterie boards, cocktails, or a quick holiday snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Soaking and Rolling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar (for syrup)
- 1/2 cup sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring water and 1/2 cup sugar to a simmer. Stir until dissolved and remove from heat.
- Add fresh cranberries to the syrup and stir to coat. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Transfer cranberries to parchment paper or a wire rack. Let dry for 1 hour until tacky.
- Roll cranberries in remaining sugar until fully coated. Let sit another 30 minutes.
- Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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