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Candied Cranberries

Here's how you make Candied Cranberries
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 45m
  • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 cups cranberries (fresh, washed)
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup water
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Place 2 cups of cranberries into a 6-8 cup stainless steel bowl.

  • Step 2: Fill the large pot or steamer with a few inches of water and bring to a simmer.

  • Step 3: Meanwhile, combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil

  • Step 4: Pour the boiling syrup over the cranberries and cover the bowl with a plate.

  • Step 5: Set the covered bowl of cranberries into the pot or steamer.

  • Step 6: Cover the pot and steam the berries over low to medium heat for about 45 minutes.

  • Step 7: Remove from heat and let cool.

  • Step 8: Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let the berries sit in the syrup for 3 to 4 days at room temperature.

  • Step 9: The syrup will become a little jellied.

  • Step 10: Drain the berries before using.


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