Boozy Sugared Cranberries
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 89kcal
These Boozy Sugared Cranberries are the perfect garnish for a holiday cocktail or a delicious little treat to add to your holiday spread.
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Equipment
- small plate or bowl to submerge cranberries
Ingredients
- 1½ cups sugar, divided
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier)
- 2 cups fresh cranberries, rinsed
Instructions
- Place 1 cup of sugar, water, vanilla extract, and orange liqueur in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar completely dissolves but do not bring to a boil. This will take only a few minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cranberries. Place something heavy on top to keep the cranberries submerged (be careful not to overflow the pan). I had a round flat bowl that worked perfectly or a small plate should work as well.
- Once the mixture has cooled, cover it with foil or plastic wrap and place it in the fridge for at least 12 hours or overnight to allow the cranberries to soak in all of that delicious syrup.
- After soaking, strain the cranberries through a fine-mesh sieve over a bowl. Once fully drained, place the syrup in a sealable bottle or container, place it in the fridge, and save for cocktails or desserts!
- Put the remaining sugar in a container with a lid (or a small bowl). Gently place the cranberries in the container, put on the lid, and gently shake and turn to fully coat the cranberries with sugar (if your cranberries are in a bowl, use a spoon to carefully mix the cranberries in the sugar to coat).
- Place the sugared cranberries on a piece of wax paper to dry for at least an hour. Make sure they are separated so they have room to dry.
- Once dry, place the cranberries in a sealable container in the fridge until you are ready to use or serve. They will last for 1-2 weeks covered in the fridge.
Notes
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- Ensure the cranberries are well-drained and completely dry before adding them to the syrup so that the syrup sticks properly to the fruit.
- The orange liqueur adds a unique flavor, but use it in moderation because it can be overpowering.
- Experiment with other flavors by adding cinnamon sticks or cloves to the syrup for a different twist.
- Allow the syrup to cool before adding the cranberries. This prevents the cranberries from cooking and getting too soft.
- Place the cranberries on a parchment-lined tray for drying. This prevents them from sticking to the surface
- Ensure the boozy cranberries have dried completely. This will take at least an hour or more.
- Both the Sugared Cranberries and the syrup need to be stored in sealable containers. The cranberries last for 1-2 weeks covered in the fridge and the syrup will last about 2 weeks in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 19.3g | Calcium: 2mg