Ingredients
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- 1 quart (4 cups) fresh cranberries, picked over and washed
- 1 pound (approximately 2 cups) granulated sugar
- Powdered sugar, for coating
Instructions
- Pick over the cranberries carefully, removing any stems, leaves, or soft berries. Wash thoroughly and drain well.
- Place cranberries in a shallow pan or 9×13-inch baking dish in two layers. They should not be piled more than two berries deep.
- Cover the cranberries completely with granulated sugar, ensuring all berries are buried in sugar.
- Place the pan in a moderate oven (300°F-325°F) without adding any water. The cranberries are naturally moist, and the sugar will melt from their moisture alone.
- Bake until the sugar melts completely and the berries become tender and clear, approximately 25-30 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the cranberries one at a time onto a platter that has been generously covered with powdered sugar.
- Immediately sprinkle the warm berries with additional powdered sugar, coating them thoroughly while they’re still warm and sticky.
- Place the platter in a cool, dry location for 24 hours to allow the berries to crystallize and firm up completely. Do not refrigerate during this initial setting period.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Holidays
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180g
- Sugar: 44g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0