Step 1

To make the light simple syrup, add water and sugar to a pot and boil for a few minutes, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat.

Step 2

After syrup cools slightly, add the package of cranberries. Let the cranberries marinate for 10-15 minutes in the sugar water.

Step 3

Drain (don't rinse) cranberries and allow to dry on cookie sheet or parchment paper for about an hour.

Step 4

Add remaining 1/2 cup sugar to a bowl. Roll cranberries through sugar to throughly coat, and place back on tray to dry for a bit more, at least 20 minutes.