Easy Candied Cranberries | Sugared Cranberry Recipe

This Easy Candied Cranberries Recipe is the perfect sugared cranberry recipe. Only three ingredients and quick to make!

Hi beauties! Coming at you with a holiday recipe I cant wait to share with you all. Candied Cranberries (or sugared cranberries)!!

I love using this easy candied cranberries recipe for baking, cooking or even just snacking. The sugared cranberries add the perfect sweet and tart flavor or a sparkling garnish to my recipes which makes it one of the best sugar cranberry recipes around. They also make a quick last minute addition to your holiday menu because they are so quick to throw together and taste amazing!

I also think they are the prettiest looking little red balls I've ever seen! This recipe is a must for your holiday table spread this year. They also look gorgeous on a refreshing holiday cocktail!

How to Make Easy Candied Cranberries

Ok there are only four main steps when it comes to these sugared cranberries... which is just how easy they are! The ingredients you will need are:

• White Sugar
• Fresh Cranberries
• Water

Lets jump into how you will make these easy candied cranberries:

1. The first thing you are going to do is wash your cranberries and sort through them. Throw out any bad ones.
2. Make the simple syrup. In a medium saucepan on medium heat, add ½ cup sugar and ½ cup water. Stirring continuously, until sugar is fully dissolved. Make sure you do not boil! Remove from heat.
3. Stir the cranberries into the sugar mixture. Use a slotted spoon and transfer cranberries to a wire rack (set it on top of a lined baking sheet or over the sink for easy clean up). 
4. Let cranberries dry for about an hour. When they are fully dried, roll cranberries in remaining sugar until completely coated.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days! You can prep these ahead of time or make them right before your guests arrive. Either way they will turn out delicious and pretty!

FAQ About Sugared Cranberries

• How Long Do Sugared Cranberries Last? They usually last 2-3 days in an airtight container in the fridge. If they start to look a little wet, just freshen them up by giving them another toss in the sugar!
• What Can I Do With Sugared Cranberries? The options are endless! I like to use them to garnish holiday cocktails, a side on a cheese board, add on top of baked brie, or sprinkling them on a cake/pie! They are also so good you could just set them in a little bowl on the Christmas table!
• Can I Add Flavor To Candied Cranberries? I personally have not tried this but I have seen some recipes where people add vanilla or orange extract to the sugar water to add a unique flavor.

More Holiday Recipes:

• CRANBERRY BLISS BARS {VEGAN + GLUTEN FREE}
• CHOCOLATE DRIZZLED SUGAR COOKIES {VEGAN + GLUTEN FREE}
• 4 INGREDIENT GLUTEN-FREE SHORTBREAD COOKIES
• GLUTEN FREE CHOCOLATE DIPPED GINGERSNAPS

These easy candied cranberries are not only perfect for holiday gifts and treats for friends, but also for your own sweet tooth. I hope that you enjoy this easy and delicious recipe for candied cranberries! If you have any questions about this recipe, leave it in the comment section below and I'll make sure to get back to you on it!

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