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coating cranberries in sugar

Sugared Cranberries (Candied Cranberries)

Cranberries dipped in sugar syrup and rolled in granulated sugar.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cup
Calories 431 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 cup cranberries, fresh or frozen
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar, for rolling

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, over medium low heat, combine the sugar and ¼ cup of water.
    ¼ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup water
  • Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved. Do not boil. Let the syrup cool to room temperature.
  • Stir in the cranberries, coating them in the sugar syrup.
    1 cup cranberries, fresh or frozen
  • Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cranberries to a wire rack to dry for 45 minutes.
  • Roll the cranberries in the remaining ¼ cup of sugar to coat completely.
    ¼ cup granulated sugar, for rolling
  • Cranberries can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 431kcalCarbohydrates: 112gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.5gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 82mgFiber: 4gSugar: 104gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword candied cranberries, sugared cranberries
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