Sugared Cranberries
6
- Prep Time15 min
- Total Time1 h 15 min
- Makes1/2 cup
(Text and recipe by Jennifer Pallian. Produced by Sun Ngo. Photography by Carmen Cheung. Food Styling by Eshun Mott. Prop Styling by Madeleine Johari.)
These sugared cranberries are the perfect garnish for almost any holiday dessert (but they're pretty good for snacking, too!).
Ingredients
3/4 cup granulated sugar,divided
1/2 cup fresh cranberries
Instructions
Combine 1⁄2 cup each sugar and water in a saucepan set over medium-high. Heat until sugar dissolves. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
Spread 1⁄4 cup sugar on a plate. Stir cranberries into syrup. Remove with a slotted spoon, letting excess syrup drip off. Roll in sugar to coat.
Place cranberries on a wire rack until sugar hardens, about 30 min. Store in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to use.
Use them as a garnish
Need some holiday baking inspiration? Try this chocolate yule log recipe. These sugared cranberries make a great finishing touch.
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Jennifer Pallian is a food scientist, recipe developer and blogger at Foodess. She lives in Vancouver.
