Cranberry Sugar Coating (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Sugared Cranberries
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3 cups fresh cranberries
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1 cup water
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2 cups granulated sugar
# Steps to Follow:
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Pour 1 cup water and 1 cup granulated sugar into a medium pot. Heat on medium-high, stirring until sugar completely melts and mixture starts bubbling.
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Take the pot off the heat when bubbling starts. Dump in all cranberries and mix them around so every berry gets covered in the hot syrup.
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Take out all cranberries with a slotted spoon and spread them on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Wait about 1 hour for them to dry out.
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When the hour's up, put the sticky berries in a big bowl. Sprinkle the other cup of sugar over them and roll them around gently until they're fully coated.
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Lift the sugar-coated cranberries out with your slotted spoon, giving them a gentle shake to drop off any loose sugar. Lay them on a fresh sheet of parchment paper.
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Let your sugary berries sit for another 30 minutes before you pack them away in a sealed container and stick them in the fridge.
# Additional Tips:
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You can keep the leftover syrup after taking out the cranberries. Just strain it and store it in the fridge to add to cocktails later.
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Any extra sugar can be dried out on parchment, turned pink, and used again to dress up desserts or rim your cocktail glasses.
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You might only need about 1/3 cup of sugar for a good coating, especially with smaller berries, which cuts down on waste.