Sugared Cranberries Recipe
Sugared Cranberries are a festive and visually stunning treat perfect for holiday decorations or garnishes. Fresh cranberries are coated in a simple syrup, dried until sticky, then rolled in granulated sugar for a sparkling, sweet-tart bite. Optionally, sugared rosemary sprigs add a fragrant touch. This recipe is simple, quick, and adds a delightful burst of color and flavor to cocktails, desserts, or cheese platters.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 2 cups of sugared cranberries 1x
- Category: Dessert Garnish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
Main Ingredient
- 16 ounces fresh cranberries
Coating
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar for coating
Optional
- A few sprigs of rosemary
Instructions
- Make simple syrup: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup water and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar fully dissolves. Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the syrup to cool for 5 minutes.
- Coat cranberries in syrup: Place the fresh cranberries into a large bowl. Pour the cooled simple syrup over the cranberries and stir gently to coat every berry evenly. Let them rest in the syrup for a few minutes to absorb sweetness.
- Dry cranberries on rack: Prepare a sheet pan by lining it with a wire cooling rack. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the syrup-coated cranberries onto the rack, spreading them so they don’t touch. Leave them at room temperature for at least one hour until they become sticky to the touch.
- Optional sugared rosemary: If using rosemary sprigs, repeat the syrup coating and drying process with them for an aromatic sugared garnish.
- Save leftover syrup: Reserve the remaining simple syrup for use in cocktails or other recipes if desired.
- Coat cranberries with sugar: Pour 1/2 cup granulated sugar into a wide bowl. Working in batches, toss the sticky cranberries in the sugar until they are completely covered. Do the same with rosemary sprigs if prepared.
- Final drying: Place the sugared cranberries back on the rack or a parchment-lined sheet and let them dry for an additional hour at room temperature until sugar is set.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm cranberries for best results as soft berries will not coat well.
- Ensure cranberries are completely dry and sticky before sugar coating for the sugar to adhere properly.
- The simple syrup can be flavored with citrus zest or spices if desired.
- Sugared cranberries make beautiful garnishes for cocktails, cakes, or cheese boards.
- Store sugared cranberries in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days; avoid refrigeration as it may cause them to become soggy.
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