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Sugared Cranberries

Add a little festive pop of color with these sugar coated cranberries!
Course holiday, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Low Salt, Vegan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 3 cups
Calories 190kcal
Author Tracy

Ingredients

  • 12 oz fresh cranberries
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar divided

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, add water, orange juice, and 1/4 cup of the sugar. Whisk and heat on medium to bring to a gentle simmer. Let cook for 2-3 minutes, whisking to combine so that all of the sugar is dissolved.
  • Remove pan from heat and gently add cranberries. Stir to coat all berries for about 1-2 minutes.
  • With a slotted spoon, remove berries from syrup, gently shaking off excess, and line them in a single layer on a parchment paper lined wire rack or baking sheet.
  • Let berries cool for 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar to a small bowl. Once berries have cooled, in batches, add berries to bowl and coat in sugar. Remove and shake off excess and add coated berries to a bowl. Repeat with all berries.
  • Store in fridge for up to 4 days.

Notes

Nutritional Value is approximately for 1 cup of berries - and assuming all of the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar is used for coating. 
Storage: 
Fridge: For up to 4 days. 
Freezer: Not recommended. 
Use:
Eat like a sweet and sour candy!
As a garnish on a plate.  
Top on your waffles, pancakes, cakes, or cookies! 
Serve on a grazing board or party platter. 

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg