Sugared Rosemary is a beautiful addition to holiday desserts during Thanksgiving and Christmas. They resemble snow-covered pine needles adding a sparkly, festive touch to your table.
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Sugared Rosemary resembles sparkly, snow coated pine needles and is a beautiful addition to the Thanksgiving or Christmas dessert table or a stunning garnish for holiday cocktails.
They not only add beauty, but are actually edible too if you enjoy a sweetened, pine-forward flavor.
These mini frosty branches can be used along with Sugared Cranberries to make holly-like table decor, as well.
Why This Recipe Works
This recipe is easy to prepare. The rosemary sprigs will need at least an hour to dry, but otherwise everything else is quick and simple.
Sparkly, snow-like covered rosemary sprigs add a festive touch to any holiday dessert or cocktail.
Sugared rosemary can be eaten, if desired, making it not only beautiful, but tasty too.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 1-2 ounces fresh rosemary sprigs
The entire recipe and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can print the recipe from the card, if needed.
Prep!
Layer a wire cooling rack over a baking sheet, or use a parchment or wax paper-lined baking sheet.
Create!
Heat the sugar and water until it’s simmering and the sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool.
Dip each sprig of rosemary into the cooled syrup. Place on the prepared drying rack. Dry for at least 1 hour or until sticky, but no longer wet. If you don’t have a wire rack, turn the rosemary periodically to allow both sides to fully dry.
Dip the sticky rosemary into sugar and shake off excess. Place on a sheet of parchment or wax paper. Repeat with each piece, as needed.
Present!
Use as desired.
Tips and Techniques
- Try to ensure that the rosemary is fully dry before tossing in sugar. Rosemary can be re-tossed in sugar if it gets wet.
- For best results, store uncovered at room temperature in a cool, dry place for up to 5 days.
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Sugared Rosemary
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for dipping)
- 1-2 ounces fresh rosemary sprigs
Instructions
- Layer a wire cooling rack over a baking sheet, or use a parchment or wax paper-lined baking sheet.
- Heat the sugar and water until it’s simmering and the sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool.1/2 cup water, 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- Dip each sprig of rosemary into the cooled syrup. Place on the prepared drying rack. Dry for at least 1 hour or until sticky, but no longer wet. If you don't have a wire rack, turn the rosemary periodically to allow both sides to fully dry.1-2 ounces fresh rosemary sprigs
Notes
- Try to ensure that the rosemary is fully dry before tossing in sugar. Rosemary can be re-tossed in sugar if it gets wet.
- For best results, store uncovered at room temperature in a cool, dry place for up to 5 days.
