Do you use cranberries in your holiday menus? If you answered yes, then you will appreciate this post. If you answered no, then this recipe might sway your opinion. Sugared carnberries are pleasantly sweet and tart, plus can be addictive with their crunchy texture and complex flavors. This recipe for sugared cranberries its super easy and perfect for the holiday season.
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Inspiration Behind the Sugared Cranberries
Miss M and I are big fans of the posset dessert and last year we decided to create a cranberry posset recipe for the holidays. The sugared cranberries was the perfect garnishment and here we are.
How to Make the Easy Sugared Cranberries Recipe
These sugared cranberries are special jewels, which make so many things that much better. They are perfect to add a level of specialness during the holiday season.
Cooking Pro Tip: Like I stress in all recipes, the fresher your ingredients are, the better the end result of any dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
Cooking Pro Tip: Always read a recipe all the way through before starting. Then re-read the recipe and assemble all your ingredients so you are fully prepared, knowing all the things you need (ingredients and tools included).
Instructions
- Read entire recipe and assemble all your ingredients and tools
- Prepare simple syrup by boiling water with 1 cup of sugar until sugar is completely dissolved
- Set simple syrup aside to cool
- Wash cranberries and let dry thoroughly
- When cranberries are dry and simple syrup is at room temperature, coat cranberries in syrup and set on parchment paper for about 30 minutes to dry partially
- While cranberries are still moist and slightly tacky roll and coat in remaining sugar
- Set cranberries aside for sugar to cure
- Discard excess sugar
- Store Cranberries in airtight container or sealed baggie
- Bon Appetit! Enjoy sugared cranberries on their own or as garnishments
Cooking Pro Tip: By Prepping all your ingredients and organizing assembly style, it makes cooking easier and more enjoyable.
Easy Sugared Cranberries Perfect for Many Uses
Desserts
Sugared cranberries are a perfect naturally sweet and sour garnish for many desserts. They look very pretty and refined on many desserts including parfaits, cookies, cakes and more.
Beverages
These sugared cranberries make a great accent for many cocktails and mocktails as well. They can be fun for the big and the small. Not only do they look great in individual beverages plus they are great for punch bowls, sangrias and flavored waters.
Appetizers
The tart and sweet combination makes these sugared cranberries a great addition to a charcuterie board or as a garnish on a canapé. The burst of flavor is always a pleasant surprise with the sweet and tart combination.
And More
If you’re a cranberry fan these are fantastic on their own. Simply put a bowl out with your appetizers or buffet bar. The sugared cranberries would also make a great addition tossed in a salad or sprinkled on top of a casserole.
Closing Thoughts
Using easy and simple garnishes like these sugared cranberries elevates anything it accompanies. It’s a great addition to your Thanksgiving and holiday menus. You can incorporate them from the beginning of the meal in an appetizer or salad, or during the meal as an accent to side dishes and of course as a perfect garnish for your desserts. Plus don’t forget those festive and yummy beverages.
Do you host family and friends during the holiday season? This is a great addition to your entertaining arsenal. They should last, when stored properly, for a couple to a few days. More recipes for the entertaining season coming your way soon.
Bon Appetit. Thank you for stopping by.
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Sugared Cranberries
Equipment
- 1 Sauce Pan
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 3 cups granulated susgar
- 2 cups cranberries
Instructions
- Read entire recipe and assemble all your ingredients and tools
- Prepare simple syrup by boiling water with 1 cup of sugar until sugar is completely dissolved
- Set simple syrup aside to cool
- Wash cranberries and let dry thoroughly
- When cranberries are dry and simple syrup is at room temperature, coat cranberries in syrup and set on parchment paper for about 30 minutes to dry partially
- While cranberries are still moist and slightly tacky roll and coat in remaining sugar
- Set cranberries aside for sugar to cure
- Discard excess sugar
- Store Cranberries in airtight container or sealed baggie
- Bon Appetit! Enjoy sugared cranberries on their own or as garnishments
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