Sugared Cranberries
By
Pat Duran
@kitchenChatter
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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 votes
Comments:
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
How to Make Sugared Cranberries
- 1Mix together the first four (4) ingredients. Bring to a boil, over medium heat. Simmer for 1 minute, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
