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Sugared Cranberries are the perfect festive treat for the holidays. Sweet and tangy, crunchy and soft, I can't get enough of these. A popular Russian sweet made for Christmas and New Year celebrations. Candied Cranberries (клюква в сахаре)
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Sugared Cranberries

Sugared Cranberries are a festive treat for the holidays. Use as a festive garnish, cake toppers, or enjoy as a sweet and tangy dessert. Known as Candied Cranberries and Sparkling Cranberries (клюква в сахаре)
Course Christmas, Dessert, Sweets
Cuisine Russian, Slavic
Keyword candied cranberries, Sparkling Cranberries, Sugared Cranberries
Prep Time 30 minutes
Setting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cranberries
  • ½ cups white sugar for syrup
  • ¼ cup water
  • cups icing sugar sifted

Instructions

  • Dissolve white sugar and water in a saucepan, heating up over medium until the sugar syrup is completely dissolved. Hot but not boiling.
  • In small batches, gently place the cranberries into the sugar syrup and mix until coated. Remove the cranberries with a slotted spoon and place on parchment paper (or on a wire baking rack).
  • Sift icing sugar into a bowl. Working in batches, place cranberries into the icing sugar. Don't allow the sticky cranberries to touch each other. Holding the bowl, gently roll cranberries in a circular motion for at least 2 minutes, until completely coated.
  • Place coated cranberries on parchment paper to allow them to harden up and set for 1 hour.