Indulge in the perfect blend of sweetness and tartness with these sugared cranberries. This easy-to-make recipe will add a touch of elegance to any holiday table or dessert spread. The crisp outer sugar coating complements the burst of flavor from the juicy cranberries, creating a delightful treat that is both refreshing and visually appealing. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a festive and irresistible snack that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup superfine sugar (for coating)
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely, stirring occasionally.
- Add the cranberries to the saucepan and stir gently to coat them with the syrup. Continue cooking for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries start to burst.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let the cranberries cool in the syrup for 10 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cranberries to a wire rack placed over a baking sheet to drain excess syrup.
- Allow the cranberries to dry for about 10 minutes until slightly sticky to touch.
- Place the superfine sugar in a shallow bowl. Add a few cranberries at a time and gently roll them in the sugar until evenly coated. Transfer the coated cranberries back to the wire rack.
- Let the sugared cranberries dry for at least 1 hour or until the sugar coating hardens.
- Once dry, store the sugared cranberries in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to serve.
