Next, combine the water and ¼ cup of sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Heat and stir the mixture with a silicone spatula until the ingredients are completely combined and the sugar is dissolved.
Then, let the sugar syrup cool entirely.
Pour ½ cup of sugar into a mixing bowl.
Next, dip the cranberries into the sugar syrup and then transfer them to the lined baking sheet.
Finally, roll the cranberries around, a few at a time, in the mixing bowl with the remaining sugar to completely coat them. Once they are fully coated, let the sugared cranberries dry on the baking sheet, lined with dry paper towels, before using as a pastry decoration.