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    Sugared Cranberries

    Dec 10, 2019 · 2 Comments

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    Easily make these sparkling sugared cranberry garnishes to add some pretty holiday flair to any dish or cocktail this festive season!

    Chef Daniela Gerson holding a bowl filled with sugared cranberries.

    Why this Sugared Cranberry Recipe Works

    • Quick & Easy!
    • Adds Holiday flair to any dish or cocktail! Their pop of color is oh so festive!
    • Multi-use recipe! Make these sugared cranberries once and enjoy in all sorts of swet and savory ways.

    ‘Tis the sparkly season and these pretty little sweet and tart treats shine with sugary and sparkly delight!

    How to Make these Sugared Cranberries

    Make a simple syrup to coat cranberries with, dry cranberries on a baking rack, roll in sugar and… you’re all done!

    cranberries in simple syrup, overhead shot
    cranberries in simple syrup
    cranberries drying

    Suggestions for Using these Sugared Cranberries

    Try adding them to a cheese plate, cocktail, pie, ice cream, cake, or just leave them out in a bowl for snacking.

    Cooks Tips

    • When possible, buy organic cranberries.
    • Sugared cranberries will last in the fridge, in an airtight container, for a few days. Just give them a quick toss in sugar to freshen them up.
    • Reserve the simple syrup and use it for cocktails!
    • Experiment with adding flavor to the sugar you roll the cranberries in! Such as vanilla bean or orange zest.

    Stoked on cranberries? I got YA! Check out my:

    • Rosemary-Cranberry Focaccia
    • Cranberry Chicken
    • Fresh Cranberry & Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Chops
    • Fresh Cranberry Braised Brisket
    • Fresh Cranberry, White Chocolate & Oatmeal Stuffed Cookies
    • Cranberry Gingersnap Pie
    • Candied Macadamia, Caramel & Cranberry Tart

    Cause cranberries are not just for cranberry sauce!

    side angle shot of cranberries in simple syrup

    Have ya tried this recipe? I’d love to hear about it and see it too! Please leave a comment below and take a pic and tag it on Instagram with #chefdanielagerson. You can also follow me on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest to see more colorfully delicious food and all sorts of awesome adventures!

    Let’s make waves in the kitchen!

    Chef Daniela Gerson holding a bowl filled with sugared cranberries.
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    5 from 1 vote

    Sugared Cranberries

    Easily make these sparkling sugared cranberry garnishes to add some pretty holiday flair to any dish or cocktail this festive season!
    Prep Time8 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Course: Condiments, garnish
    Cuisine: Californian
    Servings: 12
    Author: Daniela Gerson

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup water
    • 2 cups sugar divided
    • 12 oz fresh cranberries

    Instructions

    • Wash cranberries and sort out any that don’t look so great.
    • To make the simple syrup, in a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of sugar with ½ cup of water and bring to boil over medium heat. Stir until sugar is compeltley dissolved, 3-5 minutes.
    • Add cranberries and stir so that they are all vosted in the simple syrup. Using a slotted spoon, transfer cranbrries to a write rack to dry for at least an hour.
    • After one hour, roll cranberries in remaining sugar until completely coated.
    • Stir in the cranberries and make sure each cranberry is well coated in the simple syrup. Using a slotted spoon, transfer cranberries to a wire rack and let them dry for at least an hour.
    • After an hour the cranberries should be dry but sticky. Working with a few cranberries at once, roll them in the remaining sugar until they are fully coated. Let them sit until and dry for another hour.

    Notes

    • When possible, buy organic cranberries.
    • Sugared cranberries will last in the fridge, in an airtight container, for a few days. Just give them a quick toss in sugar to freshen them up.
    • Reserve the simple syrup and use it for cocktails!
    • Experiment with adding flavor to the sugar you roll the cranberries in! Such as vanilla bean or orange zest.
     
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    1. Jacqueline Gerson says

      December 10, 2019 at 2:23 pm

      5 stars
      Very easy and can make a great difference in your recipe.
      Thanks again chefdanielagerson 🙏🙏👍😘💜

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      • Daniela Gerson says

        December 18, 2019 at 12:19 pm

        Absolute pleasure Jacqueline!!! Thanks so much for all the love and support! I *really* appreciate it :). And how pretty are these sugared cranberries :)?!?!

        Reply

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