Easy Stirred Lingonberries (Rårörda Lingon)

These Swedish Stirred Lingonberries come together with just two ingredients and zero cooking! Simply combine lingonberries and sugar, let them macerate at room temperature until the sugar dissolves and the berries release their juices, then refrigerate until thickened. The result is fresher and brighter than cooked jam - perfect for spooning over Swedish meatballs, roasted meats, or pancakes!

Prep Time1 35

Cook Time0

Chill time3

Total Time4 35

Course: Condiment, Side Dish, Sides

Cuisine: Nordic, Scandinavian, Swedish

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 102kcal

Author: Briana

Ingredients

1 pound fresh or frozen lingonberries 3 cups / 454g
1 - 1¼ cups granulated sugar 200-250g, to taste

Instructions

Add lingonberries and sugar to a medium bowl. If using frozen, no need to thaw.
1 pound fresh or frozen lingonberries, 1 - 1¼ cups granulated sugar
Stir to combine. Let sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes, stirring every 30 minutes, until sugar fully dissolves and berries release their juices.
Crush some berries with your spoon if desired (we like ours whole!).
Taste and add more sugar if you prefer it sweeter.
Transfer to a clean glass jar, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours (preferably overnight).
Stir well before serving - the berries and syrup will separate.

Notes

Storage: Keeps refrigerated for 2-3 months thanks to lingonberries' natural preservatives! The color may fade after about 2 months but they're still delicious.
Sugar ratio: The traditional Swedish ratio is about 50% sugar by weight. Start with 1 cup and add more to taste!
Fresh vs. frozen: Both work perfectly. Frozen berries will release their juices as they thaw and macerate.
Serving: Spoon over Swedish meatballs, roasted pork, lamb, game meats, pancakes, waffles, or stir into yogurt!

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