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Sparkling Cranberries Recipe

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  • Author: Villerius
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Total Time: 8 hours 12 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Sparkling Cranberries are a festive and delightful treat made by soaking fresh cranberries in pure maple syrup, then coating them with sugar for a sweet and tangy burst of flavor. This simple no-cook recipe yields a sparkling, crunchy snack perfect for holiday celebrations or as a garnish for drinks and desserts.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup sugar
  • Parchment paper (for lining baking sheet)

Instructions

  1. Heat Maple Syrup: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, gently warm the maple syrup for 1 to 2 minutes. Be careful not to let it get too hot, as that can cause the cranberries to pop when added.
  2. Soak Cranberries: Remove the syrup from the heat and stir in the fresh cranberries. Cover the mixture and refrigerate for 8 to 12 hours to allow the cranberries to absorb the syrup and become infused with sweetness.
  3. Prepare Sugar Bath: Pour the sugar into a large bowl or baking dish to coat the cranberries in the next step.
  4. Drain Cranberries: After soaking, drain the cranberries using a colander for about 15 minutes to remove excess syrup.
  5. Coat Cranberries in Sugar: Working in small batches of 4 to 5 cranberries at a time, gently toss them in the sugar until fully coated. Repeat until all cranberries are coated.
  6. Dry Cranberries: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the sugar-coated cranberries in a single layer. Let them stand at room temperature until completely dry and sparkling, which may take several hours.

Notes

  • Ensure not to overheat the syrup to prevent cranberries from bursting.
  • Use fresh cranberries for the best texture and flavor.
  • Allow adequate drying time for the sugar coating to harden and create a sparkling effect.
  • Store finished sparkling cranberries in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
  • These cranberries are excellent as cocktail garnishes, toppings for desserts, or a sweet snack.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 cup
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 1mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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