During the holiday season, frosted cranberries give a festive flair to desserts and drinks. These sugar-coated cranberries are incredibly easy to make and take desserts to the next level with their bright red color!
Frosted cranberries are great as a garnish on cupcakes such as White Chocolate Cupcakes, cakes, pies, and other Christmas desserts and holiday platters.
Ingredients in Frosted Cranberries
There are only 3 ingredients used to make these sugared cranberries.
- cranberries
- granulated sugar
- water
Seriously, that's it! They're so easy to make!
How to Make Frosted Cranberries
- In a large skillet combine the ½ cup of water and the ½ cup of white sugar together.
- Dissolve the sugar over medium-low heat, add the cranberries, and toss them with the sugar mixture.
- Remove the cranberries from the saucepan using a slotted spoon and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Place the 1 cup of granulated sugar in a large bowl and add the cranberries a bit at a time.
- Toss in the granulated sugar and allow the cranberries to dry before adding to desserts or serving.
Helpful Tools for Making Frosted Cranberries
- A colander or a slotted spoon to drain the cranberries from the saucepan.
- A large bowl for mixing the sugar and the cranberries together.
How to Use Frosted Cranberries
Frosted cranberries are a beautiful addition to winter and Christmas treats. The red color in the cranberries gives a beautiful pop of color to dishes and drinks making them even more festive for the holiday season.
In this list, you'll find how to use frosted cranberries this holiday season and make your treats even more beautiful!
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How to Make Frosted Cranberries
Ingredients
- 12 ounce bag of cranberries - rinsed.
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar - for frosting
Instructions
- In a large skillet combine the ½ cup of water and the ½ cup of white sugar together.
- Dissolve the sugar over medium-low heat, add the cranberries, and toss them with the sugar mixture.
- Remove the cranberries from the saucepan using a slotted spoon and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Place the 1 cup of granulated sugar in a large bowl and add the cranberries a bit at a time.
- Toss in the granulated sugar and allow the cranberries to dry before adding to desserts or serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate based on third-party calculations. Actual values may vary due to ingredients, measurements, and serving sizes.
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