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Viral Candied Cranberries Recipe

Candied Cranberries aren’t just a festive garnish—they’re a versatile, sweet-tart snack, an eye-catching dessert topper, and even a thoughtful edible gift during cranberry season. These easy, sugared cranberries are simple to make and are easily customizable, so you can enjoy them as a healthier option or indulge in their sweet charm during the holiday season.
Prep Time5 minutes
Resting Time12 hours
Course: Appetizer/Snack
Servings: 10 servings (Makes 2 1/2 cups, 1/4 cup per serving)

Ingredients

  • 12 oz fresh cranberries about 2 1/2 cups
  • 2 8 oz cans Crisp Apple Olipop or sparkling apple juice*
  • 1 1/2 - 2 cups powdered sugar or powdered monk fruit adjust for coating preference

Instructions

  • Prep Cranberries: Rinse and pat dry the cranberries.
  • Soak Cranberries: Place cranberries in a large bowl and pour in the 2 cans of Olipop. Add a lid and soak for 12 hours or overnight for maximum flavor.
  • Drain & Coat: Drain cranberries well, but do not rinse. Toss cranberries in 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar/monk fruit for a light coating or up to 2 cups for a thick frosted look. Make sure they’re evenly coated.
  • Bake: Preheat oven to 200°F. Spread cranberries on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 6 minutes to set the coating (do not overbake).
  • Cool & Serve: Let cranberries cool completely; they will harden as they cool.
  • I recommend freezing them if you want to keep them for any length of time. I notcied they got soggy after 24 hours in an air tight container.

Notes

  • Sift Your Sweetener: Always sift the sugar to ensure a smooth coating without clumps.
  • Room Temperature Soaking: Let the cranberries soak at room temperature for even flavor infusion.
  • Pat Dry: Properly patting the cranberries completely dry before soaking allows them to absorb the liquid better.
  • Flavors: Enhance the flavor by mixing in fresh orange zest and a touch of vanilla bean paste to create a fragrant orange vanilla sugar coating.
  • Spiked: For alcoholic version, use 1 cup sparkling wine and 1 cup orange juice in place of Olipop. 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving using Monk Fruit | Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg