HONEYED CRANBERRIES

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These juicy little treats taste like nature's own SweeTarts. And, oh, what they do to a bowl of oatmeal. James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 medium orange
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons water
1 cup fresh cranberries
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

Using a citrus zester, remove peel from orange in long narrow strips (save fruit for another use). In a large saucepan, combine honey, water and orange peel; cook and stir over medium heat just until simmering (do not boil). Cool 20 minutes. , Transfer to a small bowl; stir in cranberries. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight., Drain cranberries, allowing berries to stand 15 minutes. Discard orange peel and cooking liquid., Place sugar in a small bowl. Add cranberries, a few at a time, and toss to coat. Transfer to a parchment-paper lined baking sheet. Let stand until completely dry, about 30 minutes. Store, covered, at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.