Sparkling Sugared Cranberries for Holiday Desserts
Fresh cranberries are soaked in warm sugar syrup, then rolled in coarse and granulated sugar for a frosted, jewel-like finish. These festive sugared cranberries make stunning cake toppers or garnishes for winter drinks.
Servings 3 cups
Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups water
- ¼ cup coarse sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Place 1 ½ cups of granulated sugar in a microwave safe bowl and add water. Microwave on high for 5 minutes until the sugar has dissolved.
- Add fresh cranberries to the bowl of hot sugar water and let sit for 30 minutes. Drain the syrup.
- Place coarse sugar in one bowl and granulated sugar in a second bowl. Add a few cranberries at a time to the bowl with coarse sugar and roll around. Place in the granulated sugar and coat. Place on a paper towel lined baking sheet to dry for 1 hour. Repeat with the remaining cranberries.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
