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3-Ingredient Sparkling Sugared Cranberries Recipe

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  • Author: Aiden
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 1 cup of sugared cranberries 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These 3 Ingredients Sparkling Sugared Cranberries are a simple and elegant holiday treat made by soaking fresh cranberries in a vanilla-infused simple syrup, then rolling them in sparkling sugar for a festive, crunchy coating. Perfect as a garnish for cocktails or a sweet, tangy snack, they bring both color and flavor to any celebration.

Ingredients

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Syrup and Cranberries

  • 1/2 cup (120 grams) Water
  • 1/2 cup (135 grams) Organic Cane Sugar
  • 1 cup (115 grams) Fresh Cranberries
  • 1 scraped Vanilla Bean (optional)

Coating

  • 1/4 cup (40 grams) Organic Cane Sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sugar syrup: In a small saucepan, whisk together the water and 1/2 cup (135 grams) of organic cane sugar. Bring the mixture just to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar fully dissolves. If using, add a scraped vanilla bean pod during this step for enhanced flavor. Remove the saucepan from heat.
  2. Soak the cranberries: Stir the fresh cranberries into the warm sugar syrup, ensuring they are evenly coated. Cover the saucepan and let the cranberries steep for 10 minutes to absorb the syrup and flavor.
  3. Drain and dry the cranberries: Strain the cranberries from the syrup, reserving the syrup for later use in cocktails or mocktails. You may add the vanilla bean pod to the reserved syrup for extra aroma. Spread the cranberries out on a large piece of parchment paper placed on a wire cooling rack. Arrange the berries so that they are not touching each other and allow them to dry at room temperature for 45 minutes to 1 hour. They should be shiny and sticky but no longer wet.
  4. Coat the cranberries with sugar: Pour the remaining 1/4 cup (40 grams) of sugar onto a plate. Roll the still-sticky cranberries in the sugar to coat them evenly. This process can be a bit sticky at first, but as they become coated, they will stick less to your hands.
  5. Store or serve: Enjoy the sugared cranberries immediately or store them in a lidded container at room temperature. For best freshness, add a small pinch bowl of uncooked rice to the container, which will absorb excess moisture and prevent the cranberries from becoming soggy. They will stay fresh for 2 to 4 days depending on the freshness of the initial cranberries. If the berries begin to weep or lose their coating, simply toss them again with sugar to refresh.

Notes

  • Adding the vanilla bean is optional but adds a warm, aromatic flavor.
  • The reserved syrup can be reused in cocktails or mocktails for added sweetness and flavor.
  • Using a pinch bowl of rice in the storage container helps keep the cranberries dry and fresh longer.
  • These sugared cranberries are best stored at room temperature and consumed within a few days for optimal texture and flavor.
  • If cranberries start to weep, re-coating them with sugar refreshes their sparkle and texture.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Dessert Garnish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Sugared cranberries, holiday garnish, sparkling cranberries, vanilla syrup, easy cranberry recipe

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