Description
Holiday Magic Cranberry Delight brings festive sparkle to winter gatherings with jewel-like cranberries glazed in sweet crystal sugar. Guests will crave these elegant, tangy-sweet gems that elevate dessert tables and cocktail presentations with pure seasonal charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 200 g (2 cups) fresh cranberries
Syrup Ingredients:
- 200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar
- 200 ml (1 cup) water
Coating Ingredients:
- 100 g (½ cup) superfine sugar or granulated sugar
Instructions
- Craft a luscious simple syrup by gently heating water and granulated sugar in a small saucepan, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves. Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature, creating a clear, sweet liquid base.
- Carefully pour the cooled syrup over fresh, plump cranberries in a medium bowl. Tenderly stir to ensure each berry receives an even syrup coating, letting them luxuriate in the sweet bath for 5-10 minutes to absorb maximum flavor.
- Drain the cranberries thoroughly in a colander, allowing excess syrup to drip away. Transition the berries into a bowl generously filled with granulated sugar, gently tumbling them to achieve a comprehensive, sparkling sugar encrustation.
- Arrange the sugar-coated cranberries in a pristine, single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Allow them to air dry and crystallize, watching as they transform into glistening, jewel-like treats over 1-2 hours.
- Once completely dry and sugar-crusted, transfer the sugared cranberries to a serving dish or store in an airtight container. These luminous gems can be enjoyed as a festive garnish, elegant snack, or decorative culinary accent.
Notes
- Adjust sugar coating by using alternative sweeteners like coconut sugar or monk fruit for low-sugar diets.
- Experiment with different spice infusions in the simple syrup, such as cinnamon stick or vanilla bean, to enhance flavor complexity.
- Pat cranberries completely dry before sugar coating to ensure maximum sugar adherence and a crisp, sparkling finish.
- Store sugared cranberries in a single layer between parchment paper in an airtight container to maintain their delicate sugar crystals and prevent clumping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 hours
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg