These sparkling sugared cranberries are super easy to make, look spectacular and taste delicious. The perfect Christmas snack!
When the family is getting together at my house during the holidays, I always like to have bowls of nuts (like these Tamari roasted almonds) and candies (like these homemade turtles) around for people to snack on.
So when I saw these cranberries from Yummy Mummy Kitchen www.yummymummykitchen.com), I knew they would make the perfect addition to our holiday treats.
They are very easy to make (only 3 ingredients!), taste delicious and are a simple, elegant addition to a festive occasion.
Ingredients
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Here is your shopping list:
- pure maple syrup
- fresh cranberries
- granulated sugar
Equipment
- saucepan
- large bowl
- colander
- parchment paper
- baking sheet
- liquid and dry measuring cups
How To Make Sparkling Sugared Cranberries
Pour 1 cup of maple syrup into a saucepan and heat over medium-low heat for 2 minutes.
Be aware that the syrup should be warm but not boiling. If it is too hot the cranberries will pop.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in 2 cups of fresh cranberries.
Cover the cranberry/maple syrup mixture and chill in the refrigerator for 8 to 12 hours.
Drain the berries over the sink, in a colander, for 15 minutes.
Cover a cookie sheet with a piece of parchment paper or waxed paper.
Put 1 cup of sugar into a large bowl.
Roll 4 to 5 berries at a time in the sugar, making sure they are coated on all sides.
Put the sugar-coated berries in a single layer onto the cookie sheet.
Then allow the berries to air dry until they are completely dry and the sugar is a little crisp. This will take about 8 to12 hours.
Store in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 2 days.
The berries look gorgeous if served as a treat in a crystal dessert glass placed on a side table for guests to help themselves.
Or as a festive addition to a cheese board.
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Sugared Cranberries Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
Equipment
- saucepan
- large bowl
- colander
- parchment paper
- Baking sheet
- liquid and dry measuring cups
Instructions
- Heat maple syrup in a saucepan over medium-low heat until warm but not boiling, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat.
- Stir in the cranberries.
- Cover and chill 8 to 12 hours.
- Drain cranberries in a colander for 15 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Put sugar in a large bowl.
- Add 4 or 5 cranberries at a time to the sugar and gently toss to coat.
- Place the cranberries in a single layer on the paper-lined baking sheet.
- Repeat with the remaining cranberries.
- Let stand until completely dry, which can take up to 12 hours.
Notes
- Heat the maple syrup to warm but not boiling. Otherwise, the cranberries will pop.
- Can be prepared 2 days in advance and stored in an air tight container in the refrigerator.
