Cherries vs Dried Cranberries

A side-by-side guide to substituting Dried Cranberries for Cherries (or vice versa).

Quick answer

Use 0.67 cup of Dried Cranberries for every 1 cup of Cherries.

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Cherries

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Dried Cranberries

Conversion: Use 67% as much (0.67 cup per 1 cup)

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Notes: Dried cranberries are tarter and chewier. Use about 2/3 cup and soak to rehydrate. Adjust sweetness as needed.

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When to use Dried Cranberries instead of Cherries

Dried cranberries are tarter and chewier. Use about 2/3 cup and soak to rehydrate. Adjust sweetness as needed. The conversion is use 67% as much (0.67 cup per 1 cup).

Common questions

Can I substitute Dried Cranberries for Cherries?

Yes — Dried cranberries are tarter and chewier. Use about 2/3 cup and soak to rehydrate. Adjust sweetness as needed. Ratio: Use 67% as much (0.67 cup per 1 cup).

What's the conversion ratio for Cherries to Dried Cranberries?

Use 67% as much (0.67 cup per 1 cup). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.

Are Cherries and Dried Cranberries interchangeable?

They are similar in most uses, but Dried cranberries are tarter and chewier..

Is Dried Cranberries a better substitute than other options for Cherries?

Dried Cranberries is one of the options SubSwap lists for Cherries. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Cherries substitutes.

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