Description
These crunchy, sweet-tart candied cranberries are a delightful treat perfect for festive gatherings or as a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 12 oz Sprite or 7Up soda
- 1 cup orange juice
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries under cold water and pick out any blemished ones.
- Soak the cranberries in soda for at least an hour, or overnight for stronger flavor.
- Drain the cranberries, leaving them glossy and wet.
- Toss the cranberries in a zip-top bag with powdered sugar until well coated.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lay the sugar-coated cranberries in a single layer. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bake for about 5 minutes, keeping an eye on them.
- Let them cool completely, allowing the powdered sugar to turn into a crunchy shell.
Notes
These candied cranberries are customizable. Feel free to experiment with different juices or sodas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg