Sugared Cranberries

Sugared Cranberries are fresh cranberries coated in simple syrup and tossed in sugar for the perfect festive treat.The best part about this recipe is that it is only three simple ingredients–cranberries, sugar, and water! Sugared Cranberries Sugared cranberries, also known as candied cranberries or frosted cranberries, are the perfect balance of tart and sweet.These are delicious on their own as a candy, but I especially love using them for garnish! They are so beautiful and would look perfect on top of a glass of Christmas punch, a cheesecake, or a cup of cranberries in snow.

Ingredients & Substitutions Cranberries: I used fresh cranberries for this recipe.You could also use frozen, just be sure they are thawed to room temperature before using them in this recipe.Sugar: I used granulated sugar for this recipe.

Variations: I love the simplicity of this recipe.If you want to change it up, you can easily add in some orange zest, fresh ginger, or vanilla bean to your simple syrup mixture for added flavor.When to Roll the Cranberries in Sugar When to roll the cranberries can be a topic of debate.

There are many methods out there! We tested rolling the cranberries in sugar straight from the syrup, as well as letting them sit for the syrup to dry before rolling them.I preferred rolling the cranberries directly into the sugar.I had no issues with the sugar melting, and I found that the sugar sticks much better than when I allowed the