Sugared Cranberries Recipe
Sugared cranberries are a delightful and festive treat, perfect for garnishing desserts or enjoying as a sweet snack. Fresh cranberries are coated in a simple sugar syrup, then rolled in granulated sugar to create a frosty, sparkling appearance and a balance of tart and sweet flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 2 cups of sugared cranberries 1x
- Category: Garnish/Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Syrup Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Cranberries and Coating
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries (rinsed and dried)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Make the Sugar Syrup: In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar completely dissolves, forming a simple syrup. This process takes about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from heat and allow the syrup to cool for 5 minutes.
- Coat the Cranberries: Add the fresh cranberries to the warm syrup and gently stir to ensure each berry is evenly coated. Let the cranberries sit in the syrup for 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cranberries to a wire rack, spacing them out so they don’t touch. This prevents sticking. Let the cranberries dry until they are tacky to the touch, about one hour.
- Roll in Sugar: Pour the remaining 1 cup granulated sugar into a shallow bowl. Roll the tacky cranberries in the sugar until each one is fully coated and appears frosted with a crystalline sugar coating.
- Final Drying: Place the sugared cranberries on a parchment-lined baking sheet to dry for another hour. Once dried, the sugared cranberries are ready to be used as a garnish or enjoyed as a sweet snack.
Notes
- Ensure cranberries are thoroughly dried before coating to help sugar adhere better.
- Use a wire rack for drying to allow excess syrup to drip off, preventing clumps.
- Sugared cranberries can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Perfect as decoration for holiday cocktails, desserts, or cheese platters.
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