Lime-Sugared Cranberries

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve the sugar into the water and lime juice into a large 2 quart saucepan, and heat to boiling.
2. 2
   Reduce by about a third.
3. 3
   Let the water cool to about lukewarm, and then add the cranberries.
4. 4
   Be sure to clean the cranberries first.
5. 5
   Toss the saucepan into the freezer for about 45 minutes, stirring the mixture about every 10 minutes or so.
6. 6
   Meanwhile, combine the zest, pulp, and sugar in a bowl, mixing thoroughly, and then spread the mixture out on a cookie sheet.
7. 7
   Pour the liquid from the cranberries and use as a delicious base for cranberry limeade.
8. 8
   Roll the sticky cranberries around in the lime sugar until covered, and then let them all dry in the cookie sheet for an hour or so.
9. 9
   Plate and serve.