Candied Cranberries

Submitted by alleycatb

"I like to use the leftover syrup from this recipe mixed with orange juice or in other recipes"

 

• Ready In: 73hrs
• Ingredients: 3
• Yields: 1/2 quart
• Serves: 3-8

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1 quart cranberries

directions

1. Stir the water and sugar until dissolved and bring to a boil.
2. Have ready in a heat resistant bowl.
3. 1 quart cranberries.
4. Pour the boiling syrup over the berries. Put the bowl in a steamer, for 45 minutes.
5. Remove and cool without stirring.
6. Leave in a warm, dry room for 3-4 days. Stir at intervals.
7. When the syrup reaches a jelly like consistency, remove berries and let them dry for 3 days longer- out of the syrup. Or dry overnight in a dehydrator.
8. Turn them for uniform drying. When the fruit can be handled easily. Store in a tightly covered container.