Sugared Cranberries
These sugared cranberries are great for decorating holiday-inspired desserts. With only three ingredients, these sugared cranberries come together in no time at all and are a perfect pop of color and flavor.
Ingredients for Making Sugared Cranberries
- Granulated sugar – Use the granulated sugar to make the sugar syrup and to coat the cranberries.
- Water
- Fresh cranberries – Fresh cranberries are the way to go in this recipe. Frozen cranberries will not work well.
Tools & Supplies for Making Sugared Cranberries
- Saucepan
- Mesh strainer or slotted spoon
- Parchment paper
- Baking sheet pan
- Wire rack
How to Make Sugared Cranberries
- First, create a simple syrup. In a medium saucepan, stir together the granulated sugar and water. Place over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and remove from the heat.
- Add the fresh cranberries to the hot sugar syrup mixture and stir to coat. Let the cranberries sit in the sugar syrup, mixing occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper. Use a fine mesh strainer or slotted spoon to drain the cranberries out of the sugar syrup and spread onto the parchment paper.
- Sprinkle the additional ½ cup of granulated sugar onto the cranberries. Gently toss the cranberries around in the sugar. Carefully transfer the sugar-coated cranberries to a wire rack to dry for an hour.
Recipe Tips
- Use these sugared cranberries to decorate cakes, cupcakes, or cheesecakes. They are also great for snacking, as a garnish for cocktails or mocktails, or as a sweet treat on a cheese board.
- You can adjust the recipe up or down depending on how much you need.
- I recommend using the candied cranberries the day you make them for the best results. The sugar on the cranberries will start to dissolve over time.
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Sugared Cranberries
Yield: 2 cups
These sugared cranberries are great for decorating holiday-inspired desserts. With only three ingredients, these sugared cranberries come together in no time at all and are a perfect pop of color and flavor.
Ingredients
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (118 ml) water
- 2 cups (200 g) fresh cranberries
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, stir together ½ cup of granulated sugar and water. Place over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and remove from the heat.
- Add the fresh cranberries to the hot sugar syrup and stir to coat. Let the cranberries sit in the sugar syrup, mixing occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper. Use a fine mesh strainer or slotted spoon to drain the cranberries out of the sugar syrup and spread onto the parchment paper.
- Sprinkle the additional ½ cup of granulated sugar onto the cranberries. Gently toss the cranberries around in the sugar. Carefully transfer the sugar-coated cranberries to a wire rack to dry for 1 hour.
Notes
Use the sugared cranberries the day you make them for the best results.
Metric conversions are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information.
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About Courtney
Baker | 80s Lover | Cookbook Author
Courtney is a self-taught home baker and cookbook author of “Girls Just Wanna Bake Cupcakes”. She loves to create new and unique recipes while simultaneously listening to 80s music.
So easy to make, and I was very happy with the results 🙂
I halved the recipe and there was still plenty 🙂
Hi Sissi! So glad you enjoyed this recipe! They are so fun to munch on or use to decorate with!