Sugared cranberries add special holiday sparkle and dazzle to desserts, cocktails, cheeseboard and more.
Instructions
1
Create the sugary syrup
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In a large saucepan, bring the water and 3/4 cup of the sugar to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens, three to five minutes.
3
Add the cranberries
4
Stir the cranberries into the sugar mixture in the saucepan. Remove from heat, and keep stirring until the cranberries are evenly coated. Editor's Tip: Wash your cranberries before using them and pat them dry after rinsing them. Any extra water clinging to the berries will inhibit the sugar syrup from coating the individual berries properly.
5
Let the cranberries dry
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Using a slotted spoon, transfer the coated cranberries to parchment-lined baking sheets. Let them air dry for one hour. Editor's Tip: Space your berries evenly on the baking sheets to give them room to breathe and dry. It's OK if your berries aren't totally dried out after one hour. They'll continue to dry once you toss them in more sugar in the next step.
7
Toss the cranberries in more sugar
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Place the remaining 3/4 cup sugar in a large bowl. Add the air-dried cranberries and toss to coat them in the sugar.
