Sparkling Sugared Cranberries
Sparkling Sugared Cranberries
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, plus more for dusting
Instructions
- 1
Place the fresh cranberries into a large mixing bowl. Pour the orange juice and apple cider over the cranberries, ensuring they are well submerged. Gently stir to combine. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 24 hours. (If short on time, you can soak for a minimum of 10 minutes, but 24 hours is recommended for best results).
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Preheat your oven to 200°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 200
- 3
Drain the soaked cranberries thoroughly using a colander, shaking gently to remove as much excess liquid as possible.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Transfer the drained cranberries to a large plastic container with a tight-fitting lid. Add 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar to the container.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Secure the lid on the container and shake vigorously for 1-2 minutes, or until each cranberry is thoroughly coated with a thick, white layer of powdered sugar.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Spread the sugar-coated cranberries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven for no more than 5 minutes. The goal is to set the sugar coating, not to cook or burst the cranberries.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 200
- 8
Remove the cranberries from the oven. While still warm, sprinkle an additional tablespoon or two of powdered sugar over them for an extra sparkling finish.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Allow the cranberries to cool completely on the baking sheet at room temperature, then transfer them to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance their crunch.
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Sparkling Sugared Cranberries
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, plus more for dusting
Instructions
- 1
Place the fresh cranberries into a large mixing bowl. Pour the orange juice and apple cider over the cranberries, ensuring they are well submerged. Gently stir to combine. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 24 hours. (If short on time, you can soak for a minimum of 10 minutes, but 24 hours is recommended for best results).
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Preheat your oven to 200°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 200 - 3
Drain the soaked cranberries thoroughly using a colander, shaking gently to remove as much excess liquid as possible.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Transfer the drained cranberries to a large plastic container with a tight-fitting lid. Add 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar to the container.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Secure the lid on the container and shake vigorously for 1-2 minutes, or until each cranberry is thoroughly coated with a thick, white layer of powdered sugar.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Spread the sugar-coated cranberries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Bake in the preheated oven for no more than 5 minutes. The goal is to set the sugar coating, not to cook or burst the cranberries.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 200 - 8
Remove the cranberries from the oven. While still warm, sprinkle an additional tablespoon or two of powdered sugar over them for an extra sparkling finish.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Allow the cranberries to cool completely on the baking sheet at room temperature, then transfer them to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance their crunch.