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    Home » Drinks and Cocktails » Showstopper Sparkly Sugared Cranberries in Maple Syrup

    Showstopper Sparkly Sugared Cranberries in Maple Syrup

    Published: Dec 17, 2014 · Modified: Nov 11, 2018 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 2 Comments

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    Sparkling Sugared cranberries on a white background

    These festive sugared cranberries have so many uses! Decorate a cheesecake, top an appetizer, or add to a fruit punch or a cocktail!

    Showstopper Sparkling Sugared Cranberries. So simple! Just 3 ingredients! Top a cheesecake, decorate a cocktail, add to an appetizer.

    I make these sweet little pop-in-your-mouth Sparkly Sugared Cranberries once a year at holiday time. Sweet red berries nestled on top of a slice of rich and creamy brie made a gorgeous festive appetizer, but I also love them straight from the bowl! They're like little Christmas lights, adding glitz and glamour to your festive dishes.

    Showstopper Sparkling Sugared Cranberries. So easy, so many ways to use them!

    Add glamour to desserts and drinks with Sparkly Sugared Cranberries!

    Use them to add a little dazzle to the top of a Cranberry Cheesecake, add them to Sangria or, with the addition of a tiny splash of cranberry juice,  add a little colour and flavour to a plain old Gin 'n Tonic.
    Showstopper Sparkling Sugared Cranberries. So many uses! So easy.

    Showstopper Sparkling Sugared Cranberries. Top a cheesecake, add to Sangria, decorate a cocktail!
    These sugared cranberries will surprise you!

    You'd think that having been drenched in maple syrup they would turn soft and mushy, but no! They keep their pop, but lose their tartness. Versatility plus! Garnish your appies, desserts, or simply serve these sugary bites as candy, or as snacking food straight from the bowl!

    Showstopper Sparkling Sugared Cranberries. So simple! Just 3 ingredients! Top a cheesecake, decorate a cocktail, add to an appetizer.

    Showstopper Sparkly Sugared Cranberries in Maple Syrup

    Sparkling sugared cranberries are soaked in maple syrup, drained, then rolled in sugar to make a garnish for a savory appetizer, a dessert, or even a cocktail.
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    Course: Dessert or Appetizer
    Cuisine: American, Canadian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 16 servings
    Calories: 84kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Ingredients

    • 2 cups fresh or thawed cranberries
    • 1 cup pure maple syrup
    • ½ cup granulated sugar,

    Instructions

    • Rinse cranberries and sort to discard any that may be discoloured. Put in a medium bowl.
    • Heat maple syrup in a small saucepan just until warm. If it is too hot, the berries may pop.
    • Pour over the cranberries and gently toss. Let them soak overnight in the fridge.
    • Drain in a colander and reserve the liquid to sweeten a cocktail or for another use.
    • Put the sugar in a small bowl, and gently toss the cranberries, a few at a time, until coated.
    • Spread out on a baking sheet until dry, then store in an airtight container in the fridge.

    Notes

    Nutrition count is based on serving size of ⅛ cup.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 55mg | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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    Nutrition Facts
    Showstopper Sparkly Sugared Cranberries in Maple Syrup
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 84
    % Daily Value*
    Sodium 2mg0%
    Potassium 55mg2%
    Carbohydrates 21g7%
    Sugar 18g20%
    Vitamin A 5IU0%
    Vitamin C 1.7mg2%
    Calcium 23mg2%
    Iron 0.1mg1%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    This recipe was inspired by Sparkling Cranberry Brie Bites on Yummy Mummy Kitchen

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    Sparkling Sugared Cranberries. Soaked in maple syrup, these showstopper cranberries are great to decorate a cheesecake, top an appy, or add to a cocktail. Easy!
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    1. Beverly Sandock

      November 22, 2021 at 12:41 pm

      5 stars
      I love this version of frosted cranberries and make them often for accompaniments or garnishes.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        November 22, 2021 at 6:58 pm

        Hi Beverly, They're so fun, aren't they!

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