Cranberry Chews

Directions

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   1. Combine cranberries, sugar and water in a sauce pan over low heat and stir to dissolve the sugar. Gently simmer until the liquid foams and thickens and the cranberries burst.
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   2. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 200°F and oil sheet pans and line with parchment. Alternatively, line the sheet trays with Silpats.
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   3. Remove the cranberries with a slotted spoon and spread them over the pans. Separate the individual berries as best you can with a fork and pop the tray in the oven. Dry in a low oven until no longer tacky, about 8-10 hours or until only slightly tacky.
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   4. They can be rolled in sugar to keep them from sticking together. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.
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   Makes 2 cups.