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Sugared Cranberries

Sugared Cranberries are a delicious combination of sweet and tart. They are the perfect garnish for holiday salads and beverages.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Drying Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 109kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 oz bag fresh cranberries or use thawed frozen cranberries
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar divided
  • ½ cup water

Instructions

  • Put the water and ½ cup of granulated sugar in a large pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Add the cranberries and stir to coat. Remove from heat.
  • Place the pot in a bowl of ice water. Chill the cranberries for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove the cranberries with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack over a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet.
  • Allow the cranberries to dry for about 1 hour. Sprinkle with the cranberries with the remaining granulated sugar and stir to coat.

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Storage

Store sugared cranberries in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 4tablespoon | Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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