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homemade sugared cranberries in a bowl on a marble counter.

Homemade Sugared Cranberries for Garnish

Mimi Council
Homemade Sugared Cranberries are a holiday treat that is so easy to make. You can eat these plain as a sweet snack, serve as a garnish on charcuterie boards, or add as a topping to cakes and cupcakes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Drying Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Ingredient
Cuisine American
Makes 2 cups
Calories 379 kcal

Equipment

  • Digital Food Scale
  • Small Pot
  • Quarter Sheet Pan
  • Parchment Paper Sheets

Ingredients
 
 

  • 226 grams cranberries
  • 57 grams cane sugar
  • ½ cup water

Topping

  • 113 grams cane sugar (for rolling)

Instructions
 

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Add the cranberries to a mixing bowl.
  • In a small saucepan, add the cane sugar and water. Put over medium heat and allow the sugar to combine into the water. Reduce to a simmer and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
  • Add the simple syrup into the cranberries and coat them completely. Let them sit in the simple syrup for about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the rolling sugar into a small bowl. Using a pasta spoon (or something that allows the excess simple syrup to drip off), transfer the cranberries to the the bowl with sugar and roll them to coat completely. Place on the prepared baking sheet (you can use a wire rack if you have one, but don't need to).
  • Allow to set until dried, about 20 minutes.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.

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Notes

Tips
  • We are making a simple syrup, which is equal parts water and sugar. If you need to coat more cranberries, you can just increase the amount of each of these equally.
  • You'll need fresh cranberries for this recipe, don't use frozen as they can shrivel up once thawed and we want these to be plump and pretty as they are being used as a garnish.
  • Store extra sugared cranberries in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
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Nutrition

Calories: 379kcalCarbohydrates: 98gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 92mgFiber: 4gSugar: 90gVitamin A: 68IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.3mg
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