Sugared Cranberries
Learn how to make beautiful sugared cranberries with this easy recipe. Perfect for holiday desserts and garnishes, these glistening treats are simple to prepare.
Equipment
- small saucepan
- mixing bowl
- slotted spoon
- wire rack
- baking sheet
- shallow dish
- measuring cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup superfine sugar
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar completely dissolves, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool for 10 minutes.
- Place 1 cup fresh cranberries in a medium heatproof bowl. Pour the slightly cooled syrup over the cranberries, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight to soak.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the cranberries from the syrup and transfer them to a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Let them dry for 1 hour, until they are slightly tacky to the touch.
- Place 1/2 cup superfine sugar in a shallow dish. Roll the cranberries in the sugar, a few at a time, until evenly coated. Shake off excess sugar and return the cranberries to the wire rack.
- Let the sugared cranberries sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to set. They should look frosty and glistening.
Notes
Let the cranberries dry completely before sugaring for the best frosty appearance.