Description
This recipe transforms fresh cranberries into sparkling, sugar-coated jewels ideal for holiday treats. Its simple process ensures a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine water, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan and bring to a simmer to create a light syrup.
- Toss the cranberries in the warm syrup and roll them in additional granulated sugar until evenly coated.
- Spread the sugared cranberries on a tray and allow them to air dry until a thin, crunchy coating forms.
Notes
For best results, use fresh cranberries. Frozen berries may be used as an alternative but can affect the texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Sugar-Coating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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