Sparkling Sugared Cranberries: A Festive Holiday Treat

Name: Sparkling Sugared Cranberries: A Festive Holiday Treat
Total time: 11 hrs 20 mins
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar, plus extra for coating; 1 fluid ounce water; 7 ounces fresh cranberries

These sugared cranberries offer a delightful combination of sweetness and tartness, making them an ideal festive snack or garnish for holiday cakes, cupcakes, cheesecakes, and cocktails.

Total time11 hrs 20 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time5 mins
Yield20

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Ingredients

1 cup sugar, plus extra for coating
1 fluid ounce water
7 ounces fresh cranberries

Instructions

In a small saucepan, heat sugar and water over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely, approximately 3 minutes. Take the saucepan off the heat and allow the mixture to cool until it is lukewarm.
Gently stir the cranberries into the syrup, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover the mixture and refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours, or ideally overnight.
Evenly sprinkle sugar on a baking sheet. Separately, line another baking sheet with parchment paper for later use.
Thoroughly drain the cranberries to remove excess syrup. Roll the cranberries in the sugar on the prepared baking sheet until they are uniformly coated. Then, transfer them to the parchment-lined sheet, arranging them in a single layer. Allow the cranberries to dry until they are set, which should take approximately 3 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 43 kcal
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 10 g
Sodium Content: 0 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 11 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g