It seems like every year there’s a new cranberry recipe that goes viral and this year’s recipe, candied cranberries, is a winner for sure! Not only are these tasty cranberry snowballs incredibly festive, they’re a feast for the senses. Outside, the crisp coating pops in your mouth, while inside, the soft centers burst with sweet juice. Wow, they’re completely addictive. I served them to a group of friends recently and they were such a hit. After receiving several requests for the recipe, I thought I should share it with you too. Enjoy!

Items used to make this recipe:

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Viral Candied Cranberries

makes enough to serve a crowd!

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

• 12 ounces fresh cranberries (dried or frozen will not work)

• 1 to 1 1/2 cups orange juice

• 1 to 1 1/2 cups Prosecco or sparkling wine

• 1 to 2 cups confectioners sugar

Directions

1. Wash cranberries and place in a medium mixing bowl.

2. Combine the orange juice and sparkling wine (or cider) together and pour over fresh cranberries; allow to soak for at least 8 hours, or up to 3 days.

3. When you’re ready to bake, preheat oven to 200F and place rack in center position.

4. Drain the cranberries and toss with confectioners sugar until thickly coated.

5. Arrange coated berries in a single layer on a parchment-lined half sheet pan, separating berries if stuck together, and bake for 5-7 minutes.

6. Remove berries from oven and allow to cool completely before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days (see notes below).

Notes

• Feel free to change the soaking solution - replace the orange juice with pomegranate juice, or substitute the Prosecco with champagne, sparkling cider, lemon/lime soda, or cream soda… the possibilities are endless.

• To keep the cranberries submerged during the soaking process, use a small plate or small mesh colander to weigh them down.

• If candied cranberries lose their crispness, bake again in a 200F oven for 5 minutes.