Sugared cranberries are sweet-tart treats that deserve a place in your holiday celebrations. They're incredibly easy to prepareall you have to do add cranberries to some simmered simple syrup, let them dry, toss them in sugar, and you're doneUse these sweet sugared cranberries to add a festive look to any frosted cake or include them as a garnish for cocktails or a christmas punch. Thread a few onto a decorative skewer and add them to an elegant poinsettia cocktail, cranberry margaritas, or a classic sea breeze. They can help gussy up a holiday appetizer tray, too. The simple syrup is as easy as its name implies. It's made with an equal amount of sugar and water. After the cranberries have soaked, don't throw that syrup away Use it in cocktails or mocktails or as a sweetener for party punches or spiced wine. It's a wonderful way to moisten cakes as well. Brush simple syrup lightly over cakes and cupcakes before frosting to add an extra layer of moisture and sweetness. While frozen can be used, fresh cranberries are recommended for the very best flavor and texture.
