Sugared Cranberry Garnish (Printable version)
Tangy sugared cranberries add vibrant flavor to cocktails, desserts, and festive dishes in minutes.
# What you need:
→ Cranberries
01 - 1 cup fresh cranberries
→ Syrup
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup water
→ Coating
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
# How To:
01 - Rinse fresh cranberries and pat dry thoroughly with a paper towel.
02 - Combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring continuously until sugar dissolves completely without boiling.
03 - Remove syrup from heat, add cranberries, and stir gently to coat evenly. Let rest for 5 minutes.
04 - Transfer cranberries using a slotted spoon to a wire rack placed over a baking sheet. Allow to dry for 1 hour until tacky but not wet.
05 - Roll tacky cranberries in 1/2 cup granulated sugar ensuring thorough coating.
06 - Let sugar-coated cranberries dry an additional 15 minutes before using as garnish.
# Expert Advice:
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- These sugared cranberries add a magical pop of color and texture that feels like a special treat just between us
- The simplicity of ingredients means you can whip them up anytime with minimal fuss but maximum wow
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- Do not boil the syrup—keeping it at a gentle dissolve makes sure the cranberries don't burst
- Patting the cranberries dry before syrup and again letting them dry on a rack before sugar coating ensures that magical crunchy coating
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- Use superfine sugar for rolling if you want an extra shimmer and delicate crunch
- Adding citrus zest to syrup transforms the flavor and makes the garnish truly unique