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Candied Cranberries
Turn tart cranberries into sweet powdered sugar-coated snowballs for the perfect holiday treat or garnish. These TikTok Candied Cranberries are easy to make, with simple ingredients, and perfect for leftover raw cranberries!
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Servings: 12
Calories: 41kcal
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Ingredients
- 1 (12-oz) bag cranberries
- 1 (12-oz) can 7-Up or Sprite
- 2 cups Orange Juice
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Prepare the Cranberries
- Rinse the cranberries thoroughly under cold water.
- Drain them completely to remove excess water.
Begin the Soaking Process
- Place the rinsed and drained cranberries into an airtight container with a tight-fitting lid.
Marinate in Liquid Mixture
- Mix equal parts 7-Up and orange juice (OJ) to create the soaking liquid.
- Pour the mixture over the cranberries, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Seal the container and place it in the refrigerator for 24 hours to soak.
Drain the Cranberries
- Remove the container from the refrigerator.
- Drain the cranberries thoroughly, discarding the liquid.
Coat the Cranberries with Powdered Sugar
- Transfer the drained cranberries back into the same airtight container or into a large ziplock bag.
- Add powdered sugar to the cranberries.
- Shake the container or bag gently but thoroughly to evenly coat the cranberries with the sugar.
Harden the Sugar Coating
- Spread the sugar-coated cranberries in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Let the cranberries sit at room temperature for several hours until the sugar coating hardens.
Store the Finished Cranberries
- Once the cranberries are fully set, transfer them to an airtight container.
- Room Temperature Storage: Store on the counter for up to 2 days.
- Refrigerated Storage: Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Enjoy your sweet and tangy sugar-coated cranberries!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 0.02g | Fat: 0.01g | Saturated Fat: 0.001g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 0.5mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 0.5mg | Iron: 0.01mg
*Nutrition information is automatically calculated based on ingredient data and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient options are provided, the first listed is used for calculation. Optional ingredients and garnishes are not included in the nutrition analysis.