These easy sugared cranberries are sweet, tart and covered in a beautiful sparkling sugar coating! Made with just 3 ingredients, they're perfect for decorating Christmas desserts, garnishing holiday drinks or adding a festive touch to cheese boards.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Resting Time1 hourhr5 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr20 minutesmins
Course: Over 300 Christmas Recipes and Ideas to Bring the Christmas Spirit
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the water and 1/2 cup sugar (set the rest aside) to a simmer, whisking until the sugar has dissolved.
½ Cup Water, 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
Pour over the cranberries, stirring to coat. Set aside.
1 Cup Fresh Cranberries
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Using a slotted spoon, lift the cranberries letting them drain a little and transfer from the sugar syrup onto the prepared baking sheet.
Allow to dry, uncovered, for 1 hour.
Roll cranberries in batches in the remaining ½ cup sugar and serve!