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Sugar Dusted Cranberries

Cranberries are often associated with the holidays. A seasonal delight that are highlighted between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Their vibrant red color also adds a festive touch to the table.

Cranberries are a staple ingredient in many traditional holiday recipes, but they can shine on there own in their natural state with just a little help from confectioners sugar. This simply sweet addition is essential to counter out the cranberries’ natural tartness.

 

Refreshing Holiday Staple

The holidays in our house are always filled with the cookies, candies and charcuterie board of fresh deli meats and cheeses.  Recently we added this cranberry dish into the pool of options. It has been a literal refreshing addition to that gets attention from our friends and families.

A fresh cranberry offers a firm juicy crunch that is filled with a refreshing burst of sweet and sour. A coating of powdered sugar not only enhances the sweet side of the cranberry but elevates it aesthetically to that of a freshly fallen snow. 

Cranberries offer several health benefits that can’t be overlooked. They are full of antioxidants and have been commonly known to be the go do for staving off UTI’s. They can act as a source for anti-inflammatory as well.  A real powerhouse of a fruit.

Many holiday dishes require a lot of prep and planning. This recipe wait until last minute as it is a simply 1-2-3.  Wash/rinse, sprinkle and serve!

Sugar of choice

While we opted to use confectioners sugar for our holiday gathering, we have also made these with granulated sugar. The texture with granualated sugar gives a candy-like mouthfeel. The crystals of sugar mimic that of may sweet and sour candies, but with an added refreshment you can only obtain with freshly picked fruit.

Sugar Dusted Cranberries

Refreshing sweet and tart treat. Great pairing with all other holiday sides.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 8 people

Equipment

  • 1 Small strainer or large zip lock bag

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz fresh cranberries
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 to 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar also works well and provides a more candied texture.
  • 2 cups water

Instructions
 

  • Rinse cranberries and/or soak in bowl of water

Do one of the following methods depending on the sugar type:

  • For granulated sugar: Drain cranberries and add wet berries to a zip lock bag of sugar. Shake and serve.
  • For powdered sugar: Drain cranberries and add wet berries to a bowl. Use strainer to dust the wet cranberries until desired coverage. Toss and serve.
Keyword cranberry, dusted, fresh, holiday, sugar, sweet, tart

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