I’ve been seeing this recipe everywhere and had to give it a try— I used sparkling apple cider, and orange juice. Candied Carnberries 1. Wash and pat dry one bag of cranberries (pick out any bad ones). 2. In a medium-large bowl, pour half sparkling apple cider and half orange juice (or your favorite juice). 3. Refrigerate for 12–24 hours. 4. Strain and place the cranberries in a new bowl. 5. Add a cup of powdered sugar and shake to coat each cranberry. If it’s sticky, add more powdered sugar. 6.