Sugared Cranberries

Name: Sugared Cranberries
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: makes about 3 cups
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 3 c granulated sugar; 2 medium cinnamon sticks; 6 whole cloves; 3 c water; 3 c fresh cranberries, rinsed; 1 c superfine sugar

By Pat Duran
@kitchenChatter

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.

Rating:

★★★★★ 2 votes5

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Serves:

makes about 3 cups

Prep:

5 Min

Cook:

5 Min

Method:

No-Cook or Other

Ingredients

3 c

granulated sugar
2 medium

cinnamon sticks
6

whole cloves
3 c

water
3 c

fresh cranberries, rinsed
1 c

superfine sugar
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How to Make Sugared Cranberries

Step-by-Step

Mix together the first four (4) ingredients. Bring to a boil, over medium heat. Simmer for 1 minute, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Remove 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.
Place 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.
Note:
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.