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Sparkling Sugared Cranberry Garland: Easy Holiday Board Decor

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This sparkling sugared cranberry garland is an easy, beautiful holiday board decor made with just three ingredients. It’s a festive, edible decoration that adds a snowy sparkle to cheese boards, dessert tables, or any holiday spread.

Ingredients

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  • 1 bag (12 ounces) fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 feet kitchen twine or string
  • 1 large sewing needle (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse cranberries in cold water, discarding any soft or bruised ones. Pat dry with paper towels and let air dry for 5 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water. Stir with a fork until it forms a thick, paste-like consistency (like wet sand).
  3. Add dried cranberries to the sugar paste. Gently toss with a spatula until evenly coated.
  4. Spread coated cranberries in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they don’t touch. Let dry at room temperature for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, until the sugar coating is hard and crunchy.
  5. Cut twine to desired length (about 2 feet). Thread a needle with the twine and tie a knot at the end. Alternatively, poke a hole in each cranberry with a toothpick and thread by hand.
  6. Thread cranberries onto the twine, leaving about 1/2 inch between each. Tie a knot at the other end to secure. Gently shake to even out spacing.
  7. Drape the garland over a holiday board, bowl, or candle holder. Serve at room temperature.

Notes

Use the freshest, firmest cranberries for best results. Do not rush the drying step; let the sugar coating dry completely (at least 2 hours, preferably overnight) to avoid sticky clumps. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Do not refrigerate. For variations, add citrus zest, spices, or use colored sugar.

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Keywords: sugared cranberries, cranberry garland, holiday decor, edible decoration, Christmas craft, easy holiday craft

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