Sugared Cranberries
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Sugared Cranberries
Description
The preparation starts by dissolving sugar in water to create a hot simple syrup in which fresh cranberries are stirred until fully coated. After draining and drying for at least an hour, the sticky cranberries are rolled in additional sugar to form a crystallized exterior. A final drying period completes the process, leaving a slightly firm and sweet coating surrounding tart berries.
The contrast between the sugary coating and the natural tang of the cranberries results in a visually appealing and flavorful ingredient suitable for decorating desserts or enjoying as a snack. The texture is both crunchy on the outside and juicy inside.
These sugared cranberries must be made with fresh, not frozen berries, and stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container, maintaining quality for up to one week.
Ingredients
- ½ cup water
- 2 cups sugar divided
- 12 ounce cranberries fresh
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the water and ½ cup of the sugar and bring to a boil over medium heat until sugar is fully dissolved, about 3 minutes.
- 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
- Use only fresh cranberries for best results; frozen cranberries are not recommended.
- Store sugared cranberries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 142kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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