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Sugared Cranberries (Easy Recipe)
Sugared Cranberries (Easy Recipe) is made with cranberries.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 70 min
- Original yield
- Serves 12
- Ingredients
- 3 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Desserts · Snacks · Appetizers & snacks
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: over 60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Check the off-heat addition
Follow the instruction to take the pan off the heat before the finishing addition.
2. Cook in batches as directed
Keep the batch-cooking step when planning the pan space and cooking sequence.
3. Keep the simmering stage
Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.
Get to know the ingredients
granulated sugar (divided)
In the method: In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar.
fresh cranberries (rinsed and dried)
In the method: Stir in the cranberries to fully coat in the syrup then remove from heat and stir 1 minute.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 12. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 cup waterIngredient note
Source: 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (divided)Ingredient note
Source: 3 cups fresh cranberries (rinsed and dried)
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Roll cranberries in batches in the remaining 1 cup sugar to coat.
A little more help as you go
Prepare for the next step
Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the saucepan and baking sheet. Start with this step: In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Follow the instruction to take the pan off the heat before the finishing addition.
What happens at the end?
Roll cranberries in batches in the remaining 1 cup sugar to coat.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: natashaskitchen.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.