Prepare

Cup of Yum
1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (optional) and top with a wire cooling rack. Set aside.

Make simple syrup

1. To a saucepan, add 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar, and the water. Stir and heat over MED HIGH heat.
2. Once mixture comes to a low boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, and simmer the mixture for 3-5 minutes, until all sugar has dissolved.
3. Remove from the heat.

Add cranberries and steep

1. Add the cranberries to the simple syrup and stir around to make sure all the berries are coated.
2. Let sit for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Dry

1. Use a slotted spoon or frying spider to remove the cranberries from the syrup and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet/wire rack.
2. Let sit at room temperature for about 45 minutes to an hour. Don't worry, the berries may not look wet, but they're sticky enough from the syrup for the sugar to stick to them.

Toss in sugar

1. Add the remaining granulated sugar to a wide bowl or deep plate and add some of the cooled cranberries. Toss to combine well, then set aside and repeat with remaining berries.

Serve

1. Serve as is, or as a garnish, or store (see storage instructions in the post above this recipe).