How long it takes: 10 minutes, plus an hour to let them dry Equipment you’ll need: small saucepan, wire rack Servings: 12 They go by different names: sugared cranberries, candied cranberries, or frosted cranberries. You can call ’em what you like but you’ll definitely want to try this easy little recipe. Wanna know the best part? They’re super easy to make so they’re a great last minute addition to your holiday plans.
How To Use Sugared Cranberries
Add to appetizers, cakes, pies. I love them as a garnish for that amazing baked brie I shared last week. They are the perfect sweet tart complement to the cranberry sauce and bourbon candied pecans. I’ve also had them on these festive sparkling cranberry brie bites, an easy holiday appetizer idea from Yummy Mummy Kitchen. Garnish a cake or pie with the cranberries to add a special touch. Garnish cocktails. The cranberries also look stunning on a refreshing holiday cocktail. Skewer a few cranberries on a pretty toothpick and balance it on the edge of a champagne glass. It’s so pretty! Embellish charcuterie boards. I love adding sparkling sugared cranberries to my charcuterie platters. Not only are they are gorgeous, the tart cranberries really complement the rich creamy cheese. Snack on them like candy. Put these candied cranberries in a candy bowl and watch them disappear.
How To Make Sugared Cranberries
There are only three simple steps to making these sugared cranberries: They’re so easy and so fun. The contrast of the tart cranberries is so so good with the sugary coating. You are going to love these, and everyone will be so impressed by you!
Possible Recipe Variations
Add flavorings. For vanilla flavored cranberries, add scraped vanilla bean (the pulp of the bean) to the rolling sugar. For orange flavored cranberries, add finely grated orange zest to the rolling sugar. Use frozen cranberries. Although I haven’t tested it, I did a little research and it looks like you can use frozen cranberries. Allow the frozen cranberries to partially defrost before adding them to the simple syrup. Soak them in the simple syrup for 10 minutes before removing them to dry.
Storage Tips
Refrigerate: Store the cranberries in an airtight container in the fridge. They will keep for a few days. If they start to “weep” a little, just give them another quick toss in sugar to freshen them up. You can also re-use the simple syrup. Refrigerate it in a jar and use it to make cocktails. Quick-Start Guide!
