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Message: [QUOTE="Alyssa Rivers, post: 3151"] [IMG]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/sugaredcranberries-333x500.jpg[/IMG] Sugared cranberries are so simple to make! You can eat them on as a treat or use them to make any holiday treat look festive. They will take any dish to the next level! Tis the season for delicious holiday treats! Try out this [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/yule-log-cake/']Yule Log Cake[/URL], this [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/star-bread/']Christmas Star Bread[/URL], or this yummy [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/cranberry-salsa/']Cranberry Salsa.[/URL] They will all bring you some Christmas cheer! [IMG alt="Sugared cranberries in a bowl. "]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/sugaredcranberries-667x1000.jpg[/IMG] [HEADING=1]Easy Sugared Cranberries[/HEADING] Did you know that sugared cranberries are not just meant to make your holiday treats look pretty? I mean, I know that they definitely do that! But when you coat the cranberries with this sugar mix it makes them taste delicious all on their own. My kids go crazy over them and they are SO EASY to make! In less than an hour, I can have a delicious and festive treat ready to go! Cranberries are a tart fruit but when you add in some sugar, the taste of them is just right! Which makes them a little bit addicting! In fact, you may even want to double the batch just in case… It’s always better to have extra than not enough, right?? I not only love eating these plain but you can add them to this [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/cinnamon-roll-wreath/']Cinnamon Roll Wreath[/URL], this [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/christmas-charcuterie/']Christmas Wreath Charcuterie[/URL], or decorate them on this [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/yule-log-cake/']Yule Log Cake[/URL]. They are perfect for those! [HEADING=1]Ingredients to Make Sugared Cranberries[/HEADING] Trust me when I say that a list of ingredients doesn’t get much more simple than this. There are only THREE things that you need! See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements. [LIST] [*][B]Fresh Cranberries:[/B] These should be fresh cranberries (not frozen) for this recipes. Remember to wash them first! [*][B]Granulated Sugar: [/B]This is what will bring in a sweet flavor to balance out the tart cranberries! [*][B]Water: [/B]You will mix some sugar and water to create a syrup to put on them. [/LIST] [HEADING=1]Let’s Make Some Sugared Cranberries![/HEADING] These only take 10 minutes to make! After that, you just need to let them soak in all of that sugar before you eat them! This is one of the easiest recipes that you will make this whole holiday season! [LIST=1] [*][B]Rinse:[/B] Rinse the fresh cranberries and check them over for any bad berries and discard them. [*][B]Boil sugar and water:[/B] Add 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water to a medium pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and simmer for 2-3 minutes until all the sugar is dissolved. [*][B]Add cranberries and let dry:[/B] Remove from the heat and pour the cranberries in. Stir the cranberries in the syrup until they are all well coated. Then, use a slotted spoon to remove them to a cooling rack that has a piece of parchment underneath it. Let the cranberries dry for about 45-60 minutes. [*][B]Toss dried cranberries in sugar: [/B]In batches, toss the cranberries in the remaining cup of sugar, using more as needed, until all the cranberries are well coated. Leave the cranberries on a piece of parchment for about an hour before serving. [/LIST] [IMG alt="4 pictures showing how to make a sugar syrup and coat it on the cranberries. "]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/sugared-cranberry-1000x1000.png[/IMG] [HEADING=2]Quick Tips[/HEADING] Here are a few quick and easy tips to help these sugared cranberries turn out just right for you! [LIST] [*][B]Don’t stack them too deep:[/B] When you are storing them, its best to use a lasger container so that they aren’t jam packed inside one. The more that they contact each other, the more the sugar comes off! [*][B]Don’t skip the drying step! [/B]This part is so important! It helps the cranberries absorb all of that sugar syrup and makes them a bit sweeter. Plus, you don’t want them to be too sticky when adding in the sugar coating at the end. This helps them taste (and look) just right! [*][B]What do I use these with?[/B] Like I said before, these are delicious enough to eat on their own! Or, try adding them to this [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/yule-log-cake/']Yule Log Cake[/URL] or this [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/simple-charcuterie-board/']Simple Charcuterie Board. [/URL]Or, you could even put them on a toothpick and garnish a [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/christmas-punch/']holiday drink[/URL]! Get creative and use them on everything! The whole family will love them! [/LIST] [IMG alt="A zoomed in shot of sugared cranberries. "]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/sugaredcranberries-1-667x1000.jpg[/IMG] [HEADING=2]How to Store Leftovers[/HEADING] Sugared cranberries keep well at room temperature for about 2-3 days. After that, they begin to weep and get sticky! Just place them in an airtight container to store them. [HEADING=2]More Recipes to Make with Cranberries[/HEADING] If you love cranberries like I do and want to make them all year long, then you should! I think they are that good! Here are some of my favorite tried and true cranberry recipes that I love. You usually see them around the holidays but I love making them whenever I can. Go ahead and try them all! [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/cranberry-salsa/'][IMG]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/cranberry_salsa-368x463.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Appetizers [HEADING=1][URL='https://therecipecritic.com/cranberry-salsa/']Cranberry Salsa (The Best Holiday Appetizer!)[/URL][/HEADING] [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/cranberry-apple-pecan-salad-creamy-poppyseed-dressing/'][IMG]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/cranberry_apple_pecan_salad_title-368x463.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Salads [HEADING=1][URL='https://therecipecritic.com/cranberry-apple-pecan-salad-creamy-poppyseed-dressing/']Cranberry Apple Pecan Salad with Creamy Poppyseed Dressing[/URL][/HEADING] [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/white-chocolate-cranberry-blondies/'][IMG]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/White-Chocolate-Cranberry-Blondies8-368x463.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Desserts [HEADING=1][URL='https://therecipecritic.com/white-chocolate-cranberry-blondies/']White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies[/URL][/HEADING] [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/cranberry-cheesecake-fluff/'][IMG]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/cranberry_cheesecake_fluff-368x463.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Side Dishes [HEADING=1][URL='https://therecipecritic.com/cranberry-cheesecake-fluff/']Cranberry Cheesecake Fluff[/URL][/HEADING] [IMG]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/sugaredcranberries-250x250.jpg[/IMG] [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/wprm_print/recipe/151246'] Print[/URL] [HEADING=1]Sugared Cranberries[/HEADING] Sugared cranberries are so simple to make! You can eat them on their own or use them to make any holiday treat look festive. They will take any dish to the next level! Course Dessert Cuisine American Keyword sugared cranberries Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 5 minutes Total Time 10 minutes Servings 3 Cups Cranberries Calories 562kcal Author Alyssa Rivers [HEADING=2]Ingredients[/HEADING] [LIST] [*]3 Cups Fresh Cranberries [*]2 Cups Granulated Sugar Divided [*]1 Cup Water [/LIST] [HEADING=2]Instructions[/HEADING] [LIST] [*]Rinse the fresh cranberries and check them over for any bad berries and discard them. [*]Add 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water to a medium [URL='https://amzn.to/3EzjLq6']pot[/URL] and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and simmer for 2-3 minutes until all the sugar is dissolved. [*]Remove from the heat and pour the cranberries in. Stir the cranberries in the syrup until they are all well coated. Use a [URL='https://amzn.to/3pCjGvN']slotted spoon[/URL] to remove them to a cooling rack with a piece of parchment underneath it. Let the cranberries dry for about 45-60 minutes. [*]In batches, toss the cranberries in the remaining cup of sugar, using more as needed, until all the cranberries are well coated. Leave the cranberries on a piece of parchment for about an hour before serving. Sugared cranberries keep well at room temp for about 2-3 days before they begin to weep and get sticky. [/LIST] [HEADING=2]Nutrition[/HEADING] Calories: 562kcal | Carbohydrates: 146g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 137g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg [/QUOTE]

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