How To Make Festive Sugared Cranberries For Garnishing
Sugared Cranberries
Jordan
1 Cup
30 minutes
5 minutes
These sugared cranberries make such a stunning garnish on top of your cocktail, baked goods, and grazing boards!
Ingredients
1 cup fresh cranberries (do not use frozen)
3/4 cup water
1 and 1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
Directions
In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, bring the water and 3/4 cup of sugar to a simmer, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Remove the pan from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
Place your cranberries in a heat proof bowl. Pour the sugar syrup over the cranberries and stir. Cover the bowl and set aside for 15 minutes.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cranberries from the sugar syrup and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Allow to dry, uncovered, for 1 hour. The cranberries will be quite sticky at this point.
Pour remaining 1/2 cup sugar into a large bowl. Toss the cranberries in the sugar, coating them all the way around. Place the sugared cranberries on a parchment paper- or silicone baking mat-lined baking sheet and let them dry uncovered for at least 1 hour at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Store them at room temperature or in the refrigerator for a few days. If they start to look a little wet, toss them in a little more sugar. Do not freeze the sugared cranberries because, as they thaw, the sugar absorbs into the liquid.