If you’ve never tried soaked-and-sugared cranberries, ohhh my sweet prepping friends… prepare yourself. These little ruby gems are sweet, tangy, crunchy, and downright addictive. They pop when you bite into them — a tiny firework of flavor with every munch.

This recipe has gone viral on social media, and for good reason. But you don't see people packing them up, so PackFreshUSA has a way of making it even more giftable, even more delicious, and (of course!) perfectly packaged using PackFreshUSA Stand-up Pouches.

Let’s get right into it!

Why These Cranberries Are So Addictive

• Bright, tangy cranberry flavor

• Sweet powdered-sugar coating that sets like magic

• A fizzy citrus infusion from Sprite + orange juice

• A satisfying POP when you bite in

• Perfect for gifting, snacking, holiday trays, or topping hot cocoa bars

I had a hard time not eating them all straight off the tray — so don’t say I didn’t warn you!

Ingredients

• 1 bag fresh cranberries (washed & dried)

• Sprite (enough to submerge)

• Orange juice (about 1 cup or enough to mix with Sprite)

• Powdered sugar (lots — trust me)

• PackFreshUSA Stand-Up Pouches (Small or Medium for gifting!)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Soak the Cranberries (Overnight or 24 Hours)

In a bowl, combine:

• Enough Sprite to cover the cranberries

• A splash of orange juice (about 1 cup)

Let the cranberries soak overnight or up to 24 hours.
This infuses them with sweet citrus and gives them that signature bite-pop.

Save the leftover juice!
It’s delicious in mocktails — think sparkling cranberry citrus coolers.

2. Drain & Coat With Powdered Sugar

1. Drain the cranberries well.

2. Place them in a DRY mixing bowl.

3. Add powdered sugar and gently shake or toss to coat.

4. If they still look glossy, add more powdered sugar.
   You want that gorgeous frosty look.

3. Quick Oven Set (200°F for 5 Minutes)

1. Line a cookie sheet with parchment.
2. Spread cranberries out evenly.
3. Place in a 200°F oven for just 5 minutes.

This sets the powdered sugar — don’t skip it! They won’t melt or shrivel; they’ll just firm into perfect little holiday jewels.

Enjoy (If You Can Resist Them!)

These are SO delicious.
Tangy. Sweet. Crunchy. Festive.
I could hardly stop “taste-testing”… for quality control, of course. 

When you bite into them and hear that pop, you’ll understand the hype.

Gifting Tip

If you give these as gifts, tell the recipients:

“You must love them… or like them a LOT.”
Because these are special treats — and totally irresistible.

Pack them in PackFreshUSA Stand-Up Pouches for beautiful, professional presentation.

Small Pouches:

Perfect for personal-sized treats, teacher gifts, coworker surprises.

Medium Pouches:

Ideal for family size, holiday party bundles, or host gifts.

And the hardest part?
Picking the pouch color. (They all look stunning with these sugared cranberries!)

Bonus Idea

Use that leftover Sprite + OJ cranberry juice to make:

• Holiday mocktails

• Sparkling punch

• Ice cubes that turn drinks pink

• A glaze for cakes or muffins

Nothing goes to waste in my kitchen!

Happy preppin' & giftin',

Ola D Griffin
Long-term Food Storage Expert
Customer Service, Safeguard Brands, Inc. dba PackFreshUSA
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