Sugared Cranberries

Name: Sugared Cranberries
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 cups
Ingredients: 1/2 cup water; 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided; 1 package (12 ounces) fresh cranberries (about 3-1/2 cups)

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min. + standing

Yield 3 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

Sugared cranberries add special holiday sparkle and dazzle to desserts, cocktails, cheeseboard and more.

Ingredients

1/2 cup water
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 package (12 ounces) fresh cranberries (about 3-1/2 cups)

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring water and 3/4 cup sugar to a simmer over medium heat; stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture begins to thicken, 5-7 minutes. Stir in cranberries; remove from heat and continue to stir until cranberries are coated. Use a slotted spoon to transfer cranberries to parchment-lined baking sheets. Let air dry 1 hour.
Place remaining 3/4 cup sugar in a large bowl. Add cranberries; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 85 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.

These bright, jewel-like berries make a dazzling addition to all kinds of holiday recipes. Scatter them on a snow-white cheesecake, skewer and garnish a cocktail, or add to a cheeseboard along with springs of fresh rosemary. And yes, they are just pretty enough to eat! —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

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