Sugared cranberries are so simple to make! You can eat them on their own or use them to make any holiday treat look festive. They will take any dish to the next level!
Rinse the fresh cranberries and check them over for any bad berries and discard them.
Add 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water to a medium pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and simmer for 2-3 minutes until all the sugar is dissolved.
Remove from the heat and pour the cranberries in. Stir the cranberries in the syrup until they are all well coated. Use a slotted spoon to remove them to a cooling rack with a piece of parchment underneath it. Let the cranberries dry for about 45-60 minutes.
In batches, toss the cranberries in the remaining cup of sugar, using more as needed, until all the cranberries are well coated. Leave the cranberries on a piece of parchment for about an hour before serving. Sugared cranberries keep well at room temp for about 2-3 days before they begin to weep and get sticky.