Cranberries are said to “promote digestion and purify the blood.”
There is no question but they are a desirable fruit and should be used
freely in their season.
=Stewed Cranberries=
1 qt. berries,
¾ cup sugar,
1-1½ cup water.
Pour boiling water over cranberries, let stand 2 m., or until cold;
drain, add sugar and water, cook covered, until boiling all through.
Rub through colander if the skins are objectionable. 2-3 tablespns. of
lemon juice and more sugar may be added.
=Baked Cranberries.=
Make syrup of 1 pt. of water and 1½ cup of sugar; boil, cool. Pour over
1 qt. of cranberries in baking dish. Bake until clear.
=Cranberries With Raisins=
1 qt. berries
¾-1 cup seeded raisins
1 cup sugar
1 pint water
Stew raisins in water until nearly tender; pour boiling water over
cranberries and drain; cook all together until berries are done.
A larger proportion of raisins and less sugar may be used.