Candied Cranberries

This Candied Cranberry recipe transforms naturally tart cranberries into fun sweet and sour candies with just a few ingredients. Simply soak them in juice, coat them in powdered sugar, and bake! With a crunchy, sweet outer coating and a mildly bitter center, candied cranberries are an excellent treat for holiday parties and homemade gifts.

Candied cranberries are a delightful blend of sweet and tart flavors, perfect for a fun way to eat cranberries and add a festive touch to your holiday gatherings. If you never tried a fresh cranberry, now is the time. Have one fresh cranberry(feel that bitterness), and then make some yummy candied cranberries! This candied cranberry recipe is an easy 4-ingredient recipe for beginners wanting to make a fun treat!! These sugar-coated cranberries are a sweet and addictive way to enjoy this tart berry.

Candied cranberries make such a beautiful garnish on cakes, pies, or cocktails. They pair wonderfully with cheese platters or can be enjoyed as a standalone sweet treat. This candied cranberry recipe is perfect for edible homemade gift ideas, too!

How to make Viral Candied Cranberries

Four ingredients and a little baking time make this beginner recipe a fun treat for your holiday table. Candied Cranberries are simple to make and sweet to enjoy!

Ingredients to Candied Cranberries

• 12 ounces fresh cranberries
• 1 cup 7-up
• 1 cup orange juice
• 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions for Candied Cranberries

First, wash and drain the fresh cranberries, discarding any soft or overripe berries. Then add the cranberries, orange juice, and 7-up to a medium bowl, making sure all the berries are submerged. Let soak for at least 8 hours up to 48 hours.

After the cranberries have soaked, drain off the juice, saving it for later use in mocktails or cocktails. Then, allow the cranberries to dry for approximately one hour. They should become tacky to the touch.

Add the cranberries and powdered sugar to a gallon-size ziplock bag and gently shake, coating all the cranberries.

Now, line a large-rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 200°F. Spread the sugar-coated cranberries in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake them for 5-7 minutes, being careful not to overbake them. *To candy the cranberries, we are simply baking the powdered sugar until it dries onto the cranberry. If you overbake the cranberries, the cranberries will start to cook and begin to break down. We find them to be even sweeter but a bit sticky; however totally edible@

Storing Candied Cranberries

Candied cranberries are best eaten immediately but can be stored in an airtight container for 5-7 days. If moisture is present, the cranberries will become sticky.

These are overbaked candied cranberries. Since the sugars break down during the baking process you get a more sweet cranberry. Just missing the ‘pop’ of a true candied cranberry.

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