Description
Seasonal magic sparkles with these Sugared Cranberries, a festive treat that dances between tart and sweet. Winter gatherings become special when these glistening gems grace your dessert table, inviting guests to savor pure holiday charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 bag (12 ounces / 340 grams) fresh cranberries
Sweeteners:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
Liquid:
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Meticulously inspect cranberries, discarding any blemished or soft fruits. Thoroughly cleanse and drain the berries.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat. Gently stir until sugar completely dissolves, avoiding boiling.
- Remove syrup from heat and delicately fold cranberries into the liquid, ensuring complete coverage.
- Prepare a wire rack positioned over a paper-lined baking sheet. Using a slotted spoon, transfer syrup-coated berries to the rack, allowing them to air-dry for approximately 60 minutes.
- Once dried, gently roll each cranberry in the remaining sugar, creating a complete crystalline coating.
- Transfer the sparkling cranberries to an airtight container and refrigerate. Consume within 3 days for optimal freshness and texture.
Notes
- Sift through cranberries carefully, picking out any bruised or mushy fruits to ensure only the best make it into your sparkling treat.
- Create a light syrup by gently heating sugar and water, stirring until completely dissolved to prevent crystallization and achieve a smooth coating.
- Allow cranberries to air-dry completely before sugar coating, which helps the sugar adhere better and creates a delightful crisp exterior.
- Try alternative sugars like coconut sugar or maple sugar for unique flavor profiles and to accommodate different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg