Sugared Cranberries

I wasn't sure how bitter, raw cranberries could turn into this tart-sweet holiday treat. they would be great year-round; however, you must start with fresh cranberries. The following is the original recipe. i had a 7.5 oz pkg of organic cranberries, so i reduced everything by a third. I also only had the ground versions of the cinnamon and cloves. it stilled turned out great, but i would use the whole versions next time.

Steps

Combine cane sugar , cinnamon sticks , cloves and 3 cups of water in saucepan.

Bring to a boil over medium heat.

Simmer until sugar dissolves , stirring occasionally.

Pour into a glass bowl , and stir in cranberries.

Cover , and refrigerate 8 hours.

Drain cranberries.

Reserve liquid , straining out cinnamons sticks and cloves , for use as a syrup to add to cosmos or cape cods.

Toss cranberries with superfine sugar in large bowl until coated.

Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Let dry 2 hours.

Ingredients

sugar, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, water, fresh cranberries, superfine sugar