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Easy Sparkling Rosemary Sugared Cranberries

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Tangy, sweet, and just a little bit herbal, these sparkling rosemary sugared cranberries are a simple yet impressive holiday treat. With a quick rosemary-infused syrup and a sparkly sugar coating, they’re perfect for parties or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 to 4 sprigs fresh rosemary (about 4 inches each)
  • 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh cranberries (about 3 cups)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
  • 1 tablespoon sparkling sugar or coarse sanding sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup granulated sugar. Stir to help the sugar start dissolving, then add 3 to 4 sprigs fresh rosemary. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes.
  2. Place a fine-mesh strainer over a large mixing bowl and pour the syrup through it. Discard the rosemary sprigs. Let the syrup cool at room temperature for about 15 minutes until warm but not hot.
  3. Add the fresh cranberries to the warm syrup and gently stir to coat. Let them soak for 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to lift the cranberries out, letting excess syrup drip off, and transfer them to a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
  4. Let the cranberries dry at room temperature for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 hours, until they feel tacky but not wet.
  5. In a shallow dish, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon sparkling sugar (if using). Working in batches, roll the dried cranberries in the sugar mixture until evenly coated. Shake off excess sugar and return to the baking sheet. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes to set. Serve or store.

Notes

Don’t skip the drying step—cranberries must be tacky but not wet for the sugar to stick. Use fresh rosemary for best flavor; dried rosemary is too muted. If the sugar coating becomes sticky after storage, roll cranberries in fresh sugar before serving. The rosemary flavor deepens after a day in the fridge.

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