Maple-Cranberry String Beans

I usually make this in the fall and especially around Thanksgiving. I got some string beans from someone's garden and decided to make it!

So these were some more vegetables given to me, and I didn't just want to boil and salt them...kinda boring.

I love string beans! one of my favorites to snack on raw. 

After I cooked them until they were semi soft ↑ I added dried cranberries and maple syrup and cooked them to form a glaze.

You can't see it very well in any other pictures, but it candies nicely.

Maple-Cranberry String Beans

Ingredients

• ½ or 1 lb. string beans
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• ½ cup pure maple syrup
• salt and pepper, to taste

Method

1. Wash, dry, and remove stems on the string beans. Sautè in olive oil until semi-soft, and slightly browned.
2. Add cranberries and syrup. Allow to cook until the syrup reduces and forms a glaze, cranberries will plump. Stir occasionally so beans don't burn. Serve!

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