How to make Sugared Berries
Naturally sweet fruits get a dazzling makeover in this Sugared Berries recipe. Give your desserts a little sparkle with these easy-to-make edible decorations. Perfect for making sugared cranberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and more! All you need are 3 ingredients (one of which is good ol’ H2O) and about 20 minutes of active time to make these gorgeous, delicious treats.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 72kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Sugared Berries
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 cup cranberries or the berries of your choice!
Instructions
Sugared Berries
- Bring water and sugar to a simmer making sure that the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool for 15 minutes.½ cup water, ½ cup sugar
- Add cranberries into the saucepan and let the cranberries sit in the sugar syrup for 10-15 minutes.1 cup cranberries
- Remove the cranberries from the syrup and allow them to dry on a paper towel for one to two hours. Note that you can certainly use the cranberry syrup for other purposed – there’s no need to get rid of it! ( Happy Hour Anyone?!)
- Coat the dried berries in granulated sugar and enjoy!
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Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between sugared berries and macerated berries? Macerating berries in sugar helps to release the juices from the berries, turning them into a self-saucing phenomenon that is perfect for spooning over just about any dessert.
Sugared berries, on the other hand, are first dipped in simple syrup to create a protective barrier before rolling in sugar. This results in sparkly whole berries that are great for garnishes.
Can you freeze sugared berries? Absolutely! Just don’t expect them to stay sparkly when they begin to defrost. The chill of the freezer breaks down the cell walls of the fruit, so you’ll end up with macerated berries instead. Don’t fret, though. These saucy little minxes are still delicious spooned over ice cream, cheesecake, yogurt, and more!
How long do candied berries last? I’d say you can get them to last for 2-3 days if covered in the fridge, though the longer they sit, the more they begin to macerate. If needed, give them a quick roll in sugar before setting them out to get the original level of glitter you had.
Nutrition
Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg
