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Sugared Cranberries

December 3, 2024
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Sugared cranberries are a delightful combination of sweet and tart, with a beautiful frosty appearance that makes them a stunning addition to any holiday spread. Whether you’re looking for a festive snack, a garnish for cocktails, or a decorative topping for cakes, this simple recipe is sure to impress.

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Sugared cranberries are a delightful combination of sweet and tart, with a beautiful frosty appearance that makes them a stunning addition to any holiday spread. Whether you’re looking for a festive snack, a garnish for cocktails, or a decorative topping for cakes, this simple recipe is sure to impress.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups fresh cranberries, washed
  • Can of sprite, ginger ale or ginger beer (or go for champagne! I used cranberry ginger soda from Trader Joe’s)
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar 

Instructions:

Make sure that you rinse your cranberries really well and strain.

Add to a container and pour the soda on. Let them sit in the fridge for 12 to 24 hours.

The next day take them out and strain them and then pat dry.

Place them in a bowl and sprinkle on the powdered sugar making sure to coat each one.

Set your oven to 200° and bake for 10 minutes. Turn the oven off and let them completely cool, take out and enjoy!

Tips for Success:

  • Use fresh, firm cranberries for the best results.
  • Make sure the cranberries are 100% dry before rolling them in sugar to avoid clumps.
sugared cranberries in white serving dish

Sugared Cranberries

These easy 3-ingredient Sugared Cranberries are sweet, tart, and beautifully sugar-frosted for the perfect garnish for holiday desserts, cocktails and charcuterie boards. Enjoy them all season long.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh cranberries washed
  • Can of sprite ginger ale or ginger beer (or go for champagne! I used cranberry ginger soda from Trader Joe’s)
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar

Method
 

  1. Make sure that you rinse your cranberries really well and strain.
  2. Add to a container and pour the soda on. Let them sit in the fridge for 12 to 24 hours.
  3. The next day take them out and strain them and then pat dry.
  4. Place them in a bowl and sprinkle on the powdered sugar making sure to coat each one.
  5. Set your oven to 200° and bake for 10 minutes. Turn the oven off and let them completely cool, take out and enjoy!

    Tips for Success:

    Use fresh, firm cranberries for the best results. Make sure the cranberries are 100% dry before rolling them in sugar to avoid clumps.

Video

Notes

Storage:
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
  • Freeze leftovers in an airtight container or freezer bag for 1-2 months. When you’re ready to use again, roll in fresh sugar to refresh them.

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