Use these festive-looking sugared fresh rosemary sprigs to decorate any holiday dessert platter.

They look especially beautiful alongside a traditional yule log cake.

Let dry on a parchment- or wax paper-lined baking sheet, about 1 hour.

Sugared Rosemary on a platter

Photo:Alexandra Shytsman

To Make Ahead

Store in a single layer in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

overhead view of rosemary sprigs and a plate of sugar

Alexandra Shytsman

hands putting sugar on a rosemary sprig

Alexandra Shytsman