Viral Candied Cranberries

from ButterYum

makes enough to feed a crowd!

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

• Wash cranberries and place in a medium mixing bowl.

• 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.

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

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

• 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.

• 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.