Cherries vs Dried Cranberries
A side-by-side guide to substituting Dried Cranberries for Cherries (or vice versa).
Use 0.67 cup of Dried Cranberries for every 1 cup of 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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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).
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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).
Use 67% as much (0.67 cup per 1 cup). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but Dried cranberries are tarter and chewier..
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