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Sparkling Sugar-Frosted Cranberries

November 1, 2017 by Maggie Jones 5 Comments

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These sweet tart sugared cranberries will brighten your holiday table
Whipping up a batch of these glittering cranberries signals the beginning of the holiday season at Chez Jones. These sweet-tart candied berries are great for snacking, sharing, decorating the table, and – our favorite use – garnishing cocktails like our Holiday Mule or this holiday twist on a French 75.

Cranberry and Ginger Holiday Mule
Cranberries and orange make for a festive twist on the French 75

They’re such a surprisingly refreshing burst of sweet-sour and a great way to use all the fresh cranberries that are on sale this time of year.  I usually buy a few extra bags at the end of December to keep in the freezer for when cranberries are less easy to come by.

Sweet-tart sugarred cranberries

Given how simple and delicious this recipe is, you may end up doing the same. All you need in addition to fresh cranberries is water and sugar.  I use superfine sugar for a delicate dusting but you can use regular sugar, too. You might even prefer the clumpier frosted look.  Play around with whatever’s on hand – I have a feeling these are going to go into regular rotation in your kitchen.

Sugared cranberries make the perfect garnish or sweet snack

These will last about 2 days after preparing.  I often make a half batch when I only need a few for cocktails.  Of course, given that they’re vegan, gluten-free and oh so simple to make, I just as frequently make a double batch for neighbors and office mates. Enjoy!

Sparkling Sugar-Frosted Cranberries

Sparkling Sugar-Frosted Cranberries

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c sugar
  • 1/2 c water
  • 1 12-oz bag fresh cranberries
  • 1 c superfine sugar (can substitute table sugar)

Instructions

Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer, stirring, until sugar is completely dissolved.

Remove from heat and add cranberries. Refrigerate overnight,

Using a slotted spoon, transfer cranberries to parchment paper. Reserve syrup for another use.

Let the cranberries dry for 20-30 minutes until just slightly tacky.

Place superfine sugar in a bowl and add cranberries. Toss to coat.

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Comments

  1. Ben Myhre says

    November 2, 2017 at 4:15 am

    Well, aren’t these pretty? I really enjoy the Christmas feel of this treat and, particularly, the way that they look like they have been sitting outside all night for a fresh kiss of frosting.

    Reply
  2. Bethany says

    November 2, 2017 at 9:38 am

    Ooh! I love this idea! The cranberries are so, so pretty and festive!

    Reply
  3. becky mills says

    December 23, 2017 at 8:00 am

    What are some ways you use the syrup?

    Reply
    • Maggie Jones says

      December 26, 2017 at 10:27 am

      I use it in cocktails – it’s perfect in anything that calls for simple syrup.

      Reply
    • Aimee Risch says

      November 25, 2020 at 6:38 pm

      Sweetener for tea or coffee

      Reply

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