One recipe, two sweet and tangy holiday treats. This super easy Sugared Cranberries recipe also makes a delicious Cranberry Syrup. #Cranberry #Recipe
Sugared Cranberries & Cranberry Syrup Recipe
One Recipe, Two Sweet and Tangy Holiday Treats
If there is a fruit that screams Thanksgiving and Christmas, its cranberries. The beautiful red balls of tartness can be used for so many things from foodstuffs to decorating. So, when I ran across this idea for Sugared Cranberries on Pinterest last year, I had to give it a try.
Sugared Cranberries are always a huge hit at our Thanksgiving and Christmas get-togethers. Of course, the cranberries are set out for snacking, but everyone’s favorite part is the goodie bags. The small cellophane bags filled with Sugared Cranberries and tied with ribbons for my guests to take home. They also received a small Mason jar of Pumpkin Spice Syrup. Yum, yum, yum!
Sugared Cranberries are amazing and they have become a must-have for our Christmas and Thanksgiving celebrations. Your family will love them. Give them a try.
Sugared Cranberries Recipe
All you need for this recipe is Fresh Cranberries, Granulated Sugar, Water, and Ultra-Fine Baker’s Sugar. Do Not skimp-out on this ingredient. Regular sugar will clump and not work well. It is a very simple recipe and takes very little time–minus the steeping time.
Add Granulated Sugar to Water in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir occasionally until sugar dissolves and makes a syrup. DO NOT BOIL. Stir in Fresh Cranberries. Transfer berries and syrup to a container, cover, and refrigerate. Let cranberries steep for 8-hours to overnight.
After steeping, drain cranberries well. Do Not pat dry. Clinging syrup helps the Ultra-Fine Baker’s Sugar adhere to cranberries. Reserve Cranberry Syrup for later use. Coat cranberries with ultra-fine sugar a few at a time. Place Sugared Cranberries single layer in shallow pans. Shake occasionally to roll cranberries around for even drying. Leave at room temperature for 1-hour or until dry.
CAUTION: Do Not layer or pile cranberries too heavily. They are very delicate and will pop.
These refreshing sweet-tart treats have a nice little pop in your mouth. They can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Download the Printable Recipe
- 2 Cups - Granulated Sugar
- 2 Cups - Water
- 2 Cups - Fresh Cranberries
- 3/4 Cups - Ultra-Fine Baker's Sugar
- Combine Granulated Sugar and Water in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Stir mixture until sugar dissolves, making a syrup. Bring to a simmer and remove from heat.
- DO NOT BOIL, or cranberries may pop when added.
- Stir in cranberries.
- Transfer cranberries and syrup to a container.
- Cover and Refrigerate.
- Allow cranberries to steep in syrup overnight or at least 8-Hours.
- Drain cranberries using a colander or strainer over a bowl. Reserve the syrup.
- Pour Ultra-Fine Baker's Sugar into a shallow pan.
- Add well-drained Cranberries a few at a time. (Do Not pat dry. Clinging syrup helps adhere sugar to berries.)
- Coat cranberries with sugar.
- Spread Sugared Cranberries loosely and single in a shallow pan.
- Let stand at room temperature for 1 or until dry.
CAUTION: Do Not layer or pile cranberries too heavily. They are very delicate and will pop.
Cranberry Syrup:
Use the cranberry syrup to stir into tea, add to pancakes, muffins, or cakes. Refrigerate in a Mason jar or container for up to 1 month.
Gift Idea:
Place sugared cranberries into small cellophane bags tied with ribbons for a nice gift for your holiday guests.
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I have never heard of this recipe but they look so festive. I bet they taste real good with slight tangy and then the sweet (since you steep them overnight)! And then the added benefit of the syrup!!! The only place I have seen a similar is as a cheesecake topping in a recipe book I own. I believe it is not the same recipe but it does have sugar on the cranberries.
Zan, you have to give this a try. It’s wonderful. And the syrup bonus is definitely a plus! 🙂
What a great holiday snack! I know your guests were pleased with their take home gifts. These would make perfect hostess gifts as well. Yum! I have some cranberries in the fridge. I’m out of ultra fine sugar. I’ll add it to my grocery list.
Alli, you will be pleased with these festive treats, and they are so simple too! 🙂
Okay, this is going to be a must try for the holidays! Thank you so much for the inspiration 🙂
Renee, you are going to LOVE this! Let me know how it goes. 🙂
My youngest daughter has been asking me to make something with cranberries and I’ve never made sugared ones before. Might have to give this a try. Pinned.
This recipe is so simple that I bet your daughter could even help you make it. I don’t know how old she is, but if she’s asking for cranberries, she can help. 🙂
I love how festive these are! Thanks for joining the ultimate cookie party, I’m sharing these on my blog tomorrow!
Roxanne, thank you! 🙂 The Sugared Cranberries really are a festive and delicious holiday treat… and pretty healthy too!
Lorelai, those are GORGEOUS! I never knew they were a real thing before, I had only seen them as decorations!
Not only are they real, but they are REAL TASTY too! 🙂 LOL They are very pretty as well. I’m so glad you like them.
I actually made these after the fact, but mine didn’t look as good as yours do LOL Thank you so much for sharing at the (extra-long) #homematters linky party! A brand new party starts TOMORROW! We hope to see you then! 🙂
No matter how they looked, I’m sure they tasted wonderful. You want to be sure the berries are well-drained but not dry, and the ultra fine sugar is a must. Thanks for letting me know about your effort. I will definitely be at the Home Matters Linky Party tomorrow… see you there! 🙂
Wow, these look great! What a pretty, yummy and festive recipe for the holidays. Love your blog!
Sherri, welcome to Life With Lorelai. The Sugared Cranberries really are a wonderful holiday treat. My daughter, Rory, just infromed me that we are running low… Hahaha. She’s going to have to wait a bit–gotta keep ’em special. 🙂
This is going on my to do list for the holidays! I can’t wait to try them. They not only look yummy, but they’re pretty too.
Kim, are pretty and yummy, and you and your girls will love them. This recipe is also incredibly simple! 🙂
Anytime the family requests a repeat of a new recipe, you know you have a winner! Pinning. So glad you are co-hosting #ultimatecookieparty with us. I am having so much fun!
I’m having a blast co-hosting the party. This recipe is an absolute winner. Try it your family will thank you! 🙂
These look amazing! I have never tried them. Thank you for sharing.
I hope you give them a try. They are as tasty as they are beautiful. 🙂
Thanks for featuring my Sugared Cranberries at the IBA Social Media Saturdays Blog Hop! 🙂
Oh, my goodness, how beautiful are these? Perfect for the holidays, and a great tutorial- thank you! Thank you for sharing these with us at Treasure Box Tuesday- pinned! ♥
I’m so glad you like the Sugared Cranberries, Joy! I’m having a great time partying with everyone at the Treasure Box Tuesday link party. 🙂
Oh wow, these look amazing. I just might be able to get my girls to eat them with sugar. I would love for you to link up over at Scraptastic Saturdays. I pin all projects and share via Facebook and Twitter. Hope you have the chance to drop by. Have a wonderful week.
My daughter LOVES these sugared cranberries! 🙂 I do too… tee hee. Thanks for the invite, I’ll pop right on over and check out Scraptastic Saturday. Have a great week.
Thank you for sharing and linking up to Scraptastic Saturdays. This post has been shared via Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. Have a wonderful week.
Thanks for the shares! I’m having a great time at Scraptastic Saturday. 🙂
These look beautiful and delicious! Fun co-hosting #HomeMattersParty with you!
These look great, look like bon bons on first glance.