Sparkling Sugared Cranberries
Sparkling Sugared Cranberries
Ingredients
- 24 ounces fresh cranberries, rinsed and sorted
- 2 cans Sprite
- 2 cups orange juice
- 2 cups powdered sugar, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
Sort through the fresh cranberries, discarding any bruised or damaged berries. Rinse the remaining cranberries thoroughly under cold water.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Place the cleaned cranberries into a large mixing bowl. Pour the two cans of Sprite and the orange juice over the cranberries, ensuring they are mostly submerged in the liquid. Cover the bowl with a lid and refrigerate for a minimum of 24 hours. This allows the cranberries to absorb the flavors and plump up.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
After 24 hours, use a slotted spoon to remove the cranberries from the liquid, allowing any excess liquid to drain back into the bowl. Reserve the leftover Sprite and orange juice mixture for other uses, such as mimosas.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Transfer the drained cranberries into a large, gallon-sized Ziploc bag. Add the powdered sugar to the bag.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Seal the bag, making sure there is enough air inside to allow the cranberries to move freely. Vigorously shake the bag for several minutes to thoroughly coat each cranberry with a thick, even layer of powdered sugar. The cranberries should appear completely white.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Preheat your oven to 200°F. Spread the sugar-coated cranberries in a single layer on baking sheets.
⏱️ 1 min•🌡️ 200
- 7
Bake the cranberries in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. This brief baking step helps to set the powdered sugar coating and create a slightly crispy exterior.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 200
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy the satisfying 'pop' of sweetness and tartness.
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Sparkling Sugared Cranberries
Ingredients
- 24 ounces fresh cranberries, rinsed and sorted
- 2 cans Sprite
- 2 cups orange juice
- 2 cups powdered sugar, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
Sort through the fresh cranberries, discarding any bruised or damaged berries. Rinse the remaining cranberries thoroughly under cold water.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Place the cleaned cranberries into a large mixing bowl. Pour the two cans of Sprite and the orange juice over the cranberries, ensuring they are mostly submerged in the liquid. Cover the bowl with a lid and refrigerate for a minimum of 24 hours. This allows the cranberries to absorb the flavors and plump up.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
After 24 hours, use a slotted spoon to remove the cranberries from the liquid, allowing any excess liquid to drain back into the bowl. Reserve the leftover Sprite and orange juice mixture for other uses, such as mimosas.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Transfer the drained cranberries into a large, gallon-sized Ziploc bag. Add the powdered sugar to the bag.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Seal the bag, making sure there is enough air inside to allow the cranberries to move freely. Vigorously shake the bag for several minutes to thoroughly coat each cranberry with a thick, even layer of powdered sugar. The cranberries should appear completely white.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Preheat your oven to 200°F. Spread the sugar-coated cranberries in a single layer on baking sheets.
⏱️ 1 min•🌡️ 200 - 7
Bake the cranberries in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. This brief baking step helps to set the powdered sugar coating and create a slightly crispy exterior.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 200 - 8
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy the satisfying 'pop' of sweetness and tartness.