Sugared Cranberries
If you love a homemade cocktail, Sugared Cranberries are the perfect garnish! No matter the drink you're mixing, these homemade sugared cranberries add extra sparkle to any happy hour.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 104kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz. fresh cranberries
- ½ cup simple syrup
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wire cooling rack on top of the lined baking sheet, and set aside.
- In a large bowl, measure in the simple syrup.
- Toss the cranberries in the simple syrup, removing them with a slotted spoon, then place on the wire cooling rack.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until the berries are sticky.
- When the berries are sticky, measure the sugar into a large bowl.
- Toss the cranberries in the sugar until coated, then transfer back to the wire cooling rack.
- Coat all the cranberries, then refrigerate for an additional hour before using.
Notes
This recipe makes 1 ½ cups sugared cranberries. Serving size will be dependent on how many you serve.
Can I use frozen cranberries? Yes! Let them thaw before following the instructions below. I used them in the recipe video.
How do I make simple syrup? Can I purchase it instead? Simple syrup is easy to make, but you can purchase it in stores if you don’t have time to make it. You can learn exactly how to make it here.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Sodium: 1mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g
