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candied cranberries

duncan2929 avatar
Recipe by
virginia duncan
@duncan2929
decatur, AR

Another old recipe book uncovered at an auction. This one dates back to 1957 it's an old Presbyterian Church cookbook. You can never beat the ladies cooking at a church potluck.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For candied cranberries

  • 4 c
    cranberries (1quart)
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    baking soda
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    water

How To Make candied cranberries

  • 1
    Wash berries and drain on a towel so all water is removed.
  • 2
    Boil sugar and water 3 minutes, then drop in berries, soda and salt. From the time berries begin boiling, boil 15 minutes.
  • 3
    Shake kettle occasionally. DO NOT REMOVE COVER UNTIL BERRIES ARE COLD!!!!!! NOTE: The secret of this recipe is not to remove cover until the berries are cold.
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