Dried Cranberry

Dried And Preserved IngredientBerryTartSweetChewyFruityJammyBright

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 325
Protein (g): 0.3
Fat (g): 1.1
Carbs (g): 83
Fiber (g): 5
Sodium (mg): 5

Values reflect sweetened, oil-treated product; unsweetened varieties are leaner and more tart. Sodium is minimal and moisture can vary by brand.

Storage

Room temp: up to 180 days
Refrigerated: up to 365 days
Frozen: up to 540 days

Dried cranberries are chewy, ruby-red pieces of cranberry that are sweetened and lightly oiled to prevent sticking. They deliver a tart-sweet flavor with a chewy texture and scatter cleanly in batters and mixes; common uses include cookies, quick breads, salads, trail mix, pilafs, and chutneys, and they are sold whole, sliced, or chopped.

Cranberries are native to North America and grown in bog systems; drying with added sugar emerged to balance their sharp acidity. The product spread through North American baking and snacking and is now produced and packed globally. Commercial processors blanch berries, infuse them with sugar syrup, then dry to a shelf-stable moisture.