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Sugared Cranberries Recipe

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  • Author: Maggie
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings

Description

Sugared cranberries are a festive and tart treat perfect for garnishing holiday drinks, desserts, or enjoying as a sweet snack. These fresh cranberries are coated in a simple sugar syrup then rolled in granulated sugar for a sparkling, crunchy exterior that complements their natural tanginess.

Ingredients

Sugar Syrup

  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (divided)
  • ½ cup water

Fruit

  • 3 cups fresh cranberries (rinsed and dried)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the baking sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top. Set this aside to use later for drying the cranberries.
  2. Make sugar syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine ½ cup of granulated sugar and ½ cup of water. Heat over medium-high until the mixture comes to a boil.
  3. Simmer and dissolve sugar: Reduce heat and let the syrup simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sugar is fully dissolved. Remove the saucepan from heat once done.
  4. Coat cranberries: Add the rinsed and dried cranberries to the warm sugar syrup and toss them for about one minute to ensure even coating.
  5. Dry cranberries: Transfer the coated cranberries to the prepared wire rack over the baking sheet. Allow them to cool and dry at room temperature for 1 hour so the syrup sets.
  6. Sugar coat: Place the remaining 1 cup of granulated sugar in a bowl, then toss the cooled cranberries in the sugar to coat them thoroughly, creating a sparkly sugary crust.
  7. Serve or store: Use your sugared cranberries immediately as a garnish or sweet snack, or store them in an airtight container until ready to use. Enjoy the festive flavor!

Notes

  • Make sure to dry the cranberries thoroughly after rinsing to help the syrup adhere better.
  • You can substitute water with orange juice for a fruity twist in the syrup.
  • Store sugared cranberries in a single layer in an airtight container to prevent clumping.
  • Sugared cranberries can be kept refrigerated for up to one week.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert Garnish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

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