sugared cranberries
These sweet and tangy sugared cranberries make a surprising addition to candy bowl, your favorite apple pie, cheesecake or baked Brie- (see photos for other ideas)Make up packages for gift giving or just for snacking.
prep time
5 Min
cook time
5 Min
method
No-Cook or Other
yield
makes about 3 cups
Ingredients
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 2 medium cinnamon sticks
- 6 - whole cloves
- 3 cups water
- 3 cups fresh cranberries, rinsed
- 1 cup superfine sugar
How To Make sugared cranberries
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Step 1Mix together the first four (4) ingredients. Bring to a boil, over medium heat. Simmer for 1 minute, stirring until sugar dissolves.
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Step 2Remove from heat and pour into a bowl. Stir in cranberries, cover and refrigerate for 8 hours. Drain cranberries, reserving liquid.Strain liquid into bowl. See note. -
Step 3Place sugar in a bowl and gently toss cranberries , coating well and evenly. Place on a large tray or cookie sheet to dry; about 1 to 2 hour air dry. Store in an airtight container or package for gift giving. Use within 3 or 4 days.
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Step 4Note: Use: Strain out cinnamon sticks and cloves and use liquid as a simple syrup in cocktails, cakes, breads, pies muffins,cupcake decoration or in dips.
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Category:
Fruit Appetizers
Category:
Fruit Desserts
Category:
Candies
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Other Snacks
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Healthy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Ingredient:
Fruit
Method:
No-Cook or Other
Culture:
German
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