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These EASY sugared cranberries are the perfect treat for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Make them ahead of time and pull them out to snack on!
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Easy Sugared Cranberries

These EASY sugared cranberries are the perfect treat for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Make them ahead of time and pull them out to snack on!
Course Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cranberries
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Refrigerated Time 4 hours
Servings 4
Author Holly- Keeping Life Sane

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar divided
  • 2 cups cranberries

Instructions

  • Add water and 1 cup sugar to pot and heat on medium until it begins to simmer.  Take off heat.
  • Add 2 cups cranberries to pot and stir.
  • Cover and let sit in refrigerator for 2 hours (or more).
  • Place 1/2 cup sugar in bowl.
  • Get a few cranberries from syrup using slotted spoon.  Drain liquid and add cranberries to sugar. Coat well.
  • Place on baking sheet and back in refrigerator for 2 hours or until ready to serve.