Description
Sparkling Cranberries are a festive and delightful treat made by soaking fresh cranberries in pure maple syrup, then coating them in sugar. These tart-sweet berries make a perfect garnish or snack for holiday celebrations, adding a crunchy sugared sparkle to your dishes.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
- Parchment paper (for lining the baking sheet)
Instructions
- Cook the Maple Syrup: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, gently warm 1 cup of pure maple syrup for 1 to 2 minutes. Be careful not to let it get too hot to avoid popping the cranberries in the next step. Remove from heat immediately once warmed.
- Soak the Cranberries: Stir 2 cups of fresh cranberries into the warm maple syrup until well coated. Cover the mixture and refrigerate for 8 to 12 hours, allowing the cranberries to soak up the syrup and develop a deliciously sweet coating.
- Prepare Sugar Coating: Place 1 cup of sugar in a large bowl or baking dish. Drain the soaked cranberries in a colander for about 15 minutes to remove excess syrup.
- Coat the Cranberries in Sugar: Add 4 to 5 drained cranberries at a time to the sugar. Gently toss them to coat thoroughly. Repeat this process with the remaining cranberries, ensuring each berry is evenly coated.
- Dry the Cranberries: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the sugar-coated cranberries in a single layer. Let them stand at room temperature until completely dry and the sugar coating is set, which may take several hours.
Notes
- Be sure to gently warm the maple syrup without overheating to prevent the cranberries from bursting during soaking.
- For best texture, allow cranberries to drain well before sugar coating.
- These sparkling cranberries can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Use as a festive garnish for cocktails, desserts, or holiday salads.
- Parchment paper prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier while drying the berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
