Sugared Cranberries
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups water
2 cups fresh cranberries
3/4 cup superfine sugar (you can food process granulated sugar if you want to)
Combine granulated sugar and water in a small saucepan over low heat stirring mixture until sugar dissolves
Bring to a simmer, remove from heat
Do not boil or the cranberries may pop when added
Stir in cranberries, pour mixture into a bowl
Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight
Drain cranberries in a colander over a bowl, reserving steeping liquid, if desired
Place superfine sugar in a shallow dish
Add the cranberries, rolling to coat with sugar.
Spread sugared cranberries in a single layer on a baking sheet let stand at room temperature 1 hour or until dry
Place in a pretty Glass Bowl on the table for a wonderful display and great munching.
Store in an airtight container in a cool place for up to a week.