Frosted Cranberries add a festive touch to any appetizers or desserts, home made or store-bought.
Here’s a really easy and simple recipe. You only need 2 ingredients: a pack of fresh cranberries and 1 and 1/2 cup sugar.
First wash the cranberries
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In a medium sauce pan, heat 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water till the sugar is melted and well mixed with the water, around 3 minutes. There’s no need for the liquid to boil. Take away from the heat and let cool.
Add the cranberries and mix well.
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With a strainer or slotted spoon, scoop out the cranberries to a wide colander or a rack to drain and dry for about an hour.
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In a large plate. spread 1 cup of sugar. Add the cranberries and mix well to coat.
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Use the frosted cranberries to decorate appetizers, like this Charcuterie Wreath, or as a pie topping, or as garnish for store-bought cheesecake, chocolate cup cakes etc. If you wish add some fresh mint leaves to create a holly look.
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You can cover and refrigerate any left over frosted cranberries. They will keep fresh and pretty for a few days.
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[…] It’s really easy to make frosted cranberries, they add a festive touch to appetizers (like the charcuterie wreath for example) and are a nice home-made touch to store bought pastries. Here’s the recipe. […]