Sparkling Sugared Cranberries
Tart-sweet jewels of cranberry coated in crunchy sugar crystals. Ready in 15 minutes — a show-stopping garnish or snack that feels fancy but takes zero fuss.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 45
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Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh cranberries, rinsed and patted dry
- ¼ cup water
- ¾ cup sugar
Instructions
- 1
Combine water and sugar in a small bowl and stir until sugar dissolves, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Add cranberries to the sugar mixture and toss gently until all berries are coated, about 1 minute.
- 3
Spread coated cranberries on a parchment-lined sheet pan in a single layer.
- 4
Let sit uncovered at room temperature for 2–3 hours until the sugar hardens into crystals.
- 5
Transfer to an airtight container; they'll keep up to 2 weeks.
Tools you’ll need
- small bowl
- parchment paper
- sheet pan
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