Easy Sugared Cranberries Recipe (3 Ingredients)

0 Start by setting a wire rack over a sheet of parchment paper. This will help your cranberries dry without sticking and catch any drips.
1 Make the sugar syrup by combining equal parts water and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves, and let it come just to a light simmer around the edges. Remove it from the heat and allow it to cool to room temperature—this is important so the cranberries don’t burst.
2 Add the fresh cranberries to the cooled syrup and stir until they’re well coated. Use a slotted spoon to lift them out and place them in a single layer on the wire rack to dry. Let them sit for about 45 minutes; they’ll be sticky but not wet.
3 Pour the additional 1/2 cup sugar into a shallow dish. Roll the sticky cranberries in the sugar until fully coated. Work in batches if needed to avoid clumps. Transfer them back to the rack or a parchment-lined baking sheet and let them dry completely.
4 Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2–3 days in a dry environment.