Sparkling Cranberries

From Marina Delio's kitchen, yummymummykitchen.com Santa Barbara, CA "These cranberries look like beautiful little jewels and can be made in two days." Serve with baked Brie cheese or as a nice side dish to cakes or pies.
Cook maple syrup in a saucepan over medium-low heat 1 to 2 minutes. (Don't let syrup get too hot or cranberries will pop.) Remove from heat; stir in cranberries. Cover and chill 8 to 12 hours. Place sugar in a large bowl or baking dish. Drain cranberries in a colander (about 15 minutes). Add 4 to 5 cranberries at a time to sugar; gently toss to coat. Repeat with remaining cranberries. Place cranberries in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet; let stand until completely dry.