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Sugared Cranberries

It's not hard at all to make this simple 2-ingredient cranberry recipe!
Prep Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sugared Cranberries

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup sugar, divided
  • 1 1/2 cup cranberries (1 12-oz bag fresh cranberries)

Instructions

  • In medium saucepan, bring 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Add cranberries and return to boil, then reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • Use a slotted spoon to remove cranberries and place cranberries on a wire rack (on top of a baking sheet) and let dry 30 mins to 1 hour, until just tacky to the touch.
  • Place remaining 1 cup sugar on baking sheet and roll cranberries in the sugar until all cranberries are coated. Let dry completely.
  • Roll cranberries again in sugar (add more sugar if necessary) if there isn’t enough on them.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for  2-3 days.