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3 Ingredient Candied Cranberries

3 Ingredient Candied Cranberries: A Joyful Holiday Treat


  • Author: Yale Zapata
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple recipe for making sweet and tangy candied cranberries using just three ingredients.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups (210 g) fresh cranberries, rinsed and patted dry
  • 2 cups (16 fl oz/473 ml) orange juice or Sprite (or other similar sodas)
  • 1 cup (106 g) powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Add cranberries to a large bowl. Pour in juice or soda to cover the cranberries. Let them soak for about one hour in the fridge if soaking longer.
  2. Use a large kitchen strainer to remove the cranberries from the soaking liquid. Do not shake or dry them off.
  3. Place the cranberries into a large ziploc bag or a clear container with a lid.
  4. Add in the powdered sugar. Seal the bag or container and shake vigorously until fully coated.
  5. Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Transfer cranberries to the baking sheet, spreading them out so they aren’t touching.
  7. Bake for about 5 minutes until the sugar coating is solid and firm.
  8. Let cranberries fully cool before eating, ideally chilling them in the fridge for about 1 hour.

Notes

  • Discard any soft cranberries when rinsing.
  • Use a good quality brand of powdered sugar to avoid unpleasant aftertaste.
  • Consider using powdered sugar mixed with tapioca starch if you have issues with cornstarch.
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 cup
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 25 g
  • Sodium: 5 mg
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: Candied Cranberries, Easy Recipe, Holiday Treats