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Sugared Cranberries

By Heather Wirtz December 15, 2015
These tart, sweet, crunchy little treats are a huge hit in my house - they disappear as soon as I make them! Sugared cranberries are a great snack and a prefect addition to any dessert. Try adding a few to your champagne or drink on New Year's Eve too!

Ingredients:
2 12-ounce bags fresh cranberries
2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups water, divided
Additional sugar for rolling

Directions:
  1. Wash cranberries and discard any damaged ones - set aside. 
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper - set aside.
  3. Combine 1 1/2 cups water and 2 cups sugar in a medium pot. Bring to a simmer and stir until sugar is completely dissolved, remove from heat.
  4. Carefully stir 1/2 cup cold water into the dissolved sugar water mixture.
  5. Add fresh cranberries to the sugar water mixture and stir until coated. 
  6. With a slotted spoon, remove cranberries from the liquid and place in a single layer on parchment lined sheet pan.
  7. Let cranberries sit for an hour or until slightly sticky to the touch.
  8. Pour sugar in a shallow dish and add a handful full of cranberries at a time. Roll berries around in sugar until fully coated. 
  9. Spread sugared cranberries out evenly on a baking sheet and let dry for an additional hour or two. 
  10. Store in a container at room temperature.