Servings: 12 people (makes 3 cups) 1/2 cup water 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided 3 cups fresh cranberries, rinsed and dried
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.
Stir in the cranberries to fully coat in the syrup then remove from heat and stir 1 minute.
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.
Roll cranberries in batches in the remaining 1 cup sugar to coat.