Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar. Bring to a boil and let it simmer on low heat for 3 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in the cranberries to fully coat in the syrup then remove from heat and stir 1 minute.

Step 3

Remove cranberries with a slotted spoon and transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet or a metal rack to let cranberries dry out for 1 hour.

Step 4

Roll cranberries in batches in the remaining 1 cup sugar to coat.