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Grandma Lillian's Candied Cranberries
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Grandma Lillian's Candied Cranberries

13 h 20 minServes 8Nutri-Score D€
from @cookiterica7 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

8 people
  • fresh cranberries (washed, patted dry, soft ones removed)Produce340 g
  • apple ciderBeverages250 ml
  • Sprite (or any juice or soda)Beverages250 ml
  • powdered sugar (organic, without cornstarch if possible)Pantry200 g

per serving

Nutrition

126kcal

Carbs
31 g
Proteins
0 g
Fat
0 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Colander
  • Baking tray
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Prepare the cranberries

    • Wash the cranberries and pat them dry.
    • Pick through them and discard any soft or mushy berries.
    Step 1

  2. Soak in cider and soda

    • Pour equal parts apple cider and Sprite into a bowl.
    • Add the cranberries and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
    Step 2

  3. Coat with powdered sugar

    • Strain the cranberries and transfer them to a clean bowl.
    • Add a generous amount of powdered sugar and shake until every berry is coated.
    • If the berries look wet or sticky, add more powdered sugar.
    Step 3

  4. Dry in the oven

    • Preheat the oven to 200°F (95 °C).
    • Arrange the berries in a single layer on a tray and bake to dry the sugar coating, not to cook the berries.
    Step 4

  5. Finish drying and chill

    • Leave the berries on the counter for a few hours to finish drying.
    • Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for 12 hours before serving chilled.
    Step 5
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