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A bowl of sugared cranberries

Easy Sugared Cranberries (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

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  • Author: Felicia Lim
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

With a crispy sugared exterior, and a juicy, tangy inside, sugared cranberries are a delicious festive snack on their own. These beautiful frosted cranberries make a beautiful garnish for desserts or holiday cocktails. Gluten-free and vegan too.

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (divided into 1/2 cup portions)
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine ½ cup of the sugar and ½ cup water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved to make a simple syrup. Remove the saucepan from heat and let the syrup cool for about 5 minutes.
  2. Add Cranberries to Syrup: Add the fresh cranberries to the syrup, stirring gently to coat all the berries evenly. Let them sit in the syrup for about 10 minutes.
  3. Dry Cranberries: Use a slotted spoon to remove the cranberries from the syrup, allowing excess syrup to drip off. Place the cranberries on a wire rack or parchment paper, ensuring they are spread out in a single layer to avoid sticking. Let them dry for about an hour; they should be sticky to the touch.
  4. Coat Cranberries in Sugar: Once the cranberries are tacky, pour the remaining ½ cup of sugar into a shallow dish. Gently roll each cranberry in the sugar until evenly coated, giving them a frosted, sparkling appearance.
  5. Dry Cranberries Again: Place the sugared cranberries on a clean baking sheet or plate to dry completely for about 30 minutes. This will help the sugar harden and give them a crunchy texture.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Serve and enjoy these delicious sugared cranberries! They make a beautiful and delicious garnish or snack and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Notes

Cranberries: I used fresh cranberries, but frozen cranberries will work just as well.

Sugar: Make sure to use granulated sugar for the sugar syrup.

Storing: To store, place the cooled sugar cranberries in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cooling Time: 1 hour 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Category: Snacks
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

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