In a small saucepan add the water and sugar

Turn the heat to low and stir with a wooden spoon. You don’t want too tiny bits or too big

If the sugar doesn’t clump, add 1/2 tsp of water.

Keep the heat on low and let the small piece of sugar “dry” slowly in the pan. Stir every now and then. This process will take 20 to 30 minutes.

Put the pearl sugar on parchment paper and let them cool completely ( a few hours ). They will harden as they dry entirely

Transfer to an airtight container