*To make sugared cranberries, combine ¼ cup granulated sugar and ¼ cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves; remove from heat, and let cool completely. Working in batches if needed, coat cranberries thoroughly in sugar syrup; remove and let stand on a wire rack placed over a large rimmed baking sheet for 45 minutes. Roll cranberries in granulated sugar, coating well on all sides and shaking off excess. Use immediately.