- Pick over the cranberries to remove stems and discard any that are brown or soft. Place cranberries in a medium size bowl.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar and water and heat just to a simmer. Remove from heat and set aside to cool for about 2 minutes and then pour over the cranberries. Tip: It’s important that the water is not boiling or overly hot as this will cause the berries to burst. Don’t worry if any of the berries do crack or burst, they will still be OK to use.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
- Drain the cranberries in a colander over a bowl to reserve the cranberry flavored syrup. Shake the colander to remove excess liquid from the cranberries. Tip: the cranberry syrup can be discarded, or use in beverages such as mixed drinks or holiday beverages.
- Sprinkle about ½ of the superfine sugar on a large baking sheet with ½ inch sides.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cranberries to the baking sheet, spreading the cranberries in a single layer. Shake the pan to roll the cranberries in the sugar. Sprinkle the remaining superfine sugar over the cranberries, and shake the pan to roll the cranberries until they are thoroughly coated with sugar. Try not to touch the cranberries with your fingers as this may rub off the sugar. Separate any cranberries that are stuck together.
- Let the cranberries sit and dry on the baking sheet for several hours, shaking the pan occasionally to roll the cranberries so they dry evenly on all sides.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool place for up to a week. If storing in the refrigerator, do not cover tightly with plastic wrap as condensation may form under the plastic and soften the sugar coating.