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Sugared Cranberries Recipe

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Sugared cranberries are a festive and tangy treat, made by coating fresh cranberries in a simple sugar syrup and then rolling them in sugar. These sparkling berries are perfect for holiday garnishes, cocktails, or as a sweet snack.

Ingredients

For the Syrup and Cranberries:

  • 3 cups fresh cranberries, washed & pat dry
  • 2 cups white granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. Prepare Work Surface: Line a large pan or a clean flat surface with parchment paper to place the cranberries after coating.
  2. Make Sugar Syrup: In a pot, combine 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar completely. Boil for 60 seconds to ensure a clear syrup forms.
  3. Cool Syrup: Remove the pot from the heat and let the syrup cool for about 2 minutes before adding the cranberries to avoid cooking them.
  4. Coat Cranberries: Add the fresh cranberries to the syrup and gently stir until they are fully coated with the syrup.
  5. Drain Cranberries: Using a slotted spoon, lift the cranberries out of the syrup, allowing excess syrup to drip off, then spread them out evenly on the prepared parchment paper.
  6. Dry Cranberries: Allow the cranberries to sit at room temperature for 45 minutes. This lets the syrup tack up slightly, making the sugar coating stick better.
  7. Sugar Coat Cranberries: Place the remaining 1 cup sugar in a medium bowl. Working in batches, add about one-fourth of the cranberries at a time and toss gently in the sugar until evenly coated.
  8. Store or Serve: Using a clean slotted spoon, transfer the sugared cranberries to a clean bowl or airtight container. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for later use.

Notes

  • Ensure cranberries are completely dry before coating in syrup for best sugar adhesion.
  • The sugared cranberries can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  • Use fresh, firm cranberries for the best texture and shine.
  • This recipe works great for garnishing desserts, cocktails, or cheese boards.
  • If you prefer less sugar, you can reduce the amount of sugar used to coat but the cranberries may be less sparkly.

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