Candied Cranberries

Ingredients

 * 1 	cup 	Sugar
 * 2 	tbsp 	water
 * 1/2 	cup 	cranberries

Directions

 * 1) Cook ½ cup Sugar and 2 tablespoons water in heavy small saucepan over low heat, stirring until Sugar dissolves.


 * 1) Transfer to top of double boiler.


 * 1) Add cranberries.


 * 1) Cover berry mixture and place over simmering water.


 * 1) Cook 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.


 * 1) Remove from over water.


 * 1) Let cranberry mixture stand at room temperature overnight.


 * 1) Place remaining ½ cup Sugar on plate.


 * 1) Drain cranberries well.


 * 1) Add t Sugar and turn to coat.


 * 1) Let dry at least 30 minutes.
 * 2) Can be prepared 3 days ahead.
 * 3) Cover and refrigerate.


 * 1) Makes about ½ cup.

Source

 * Wiki.com/Candied_cranberries Candied Cranberries from Recipes Wiki -- source of original recipe, licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License