Cranberry Christmas Cake

We can’t make any promises for a white Christmas in San Diego, but we CAN share the recipe for this gorgeous white Christmas cake by local food blogger, Jackie Bruchez. Find the full recipe at www.theseasidebaker.com/ cranberry-christmas-cake. Make frosted cranberries to decorate the cake or any other special holiday treats and drinks.

Frosted Cranberries

1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup fresh cranberries, 1/3 cup sugar (for coating)

Combine water and one cup sugar in a small pan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool for 10 minutes.

Place cranberries in a large bowl and pour syrup over the top. Stir gently to coat. Let cool completely. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Once cranberries have steeped and are cold, drain in a colander. Place 1/3 cup sugar in a shallow dish. Add cranberries in small batches, rolling to coat with sugar. Spread sugared cranberries in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let them sit at room temperature until dry, about 1 hour. Store cranberries in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to one week.