Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for currants
Best swap for currants: Raisins, 1:1; chop if using golden/large raisins.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Currants?
The best swap for Currants is Raisins, 1:1; chop if using golden/large raisins. Another option is Dried Cranberries, 1:1; sweeter and tarter. A third option is Sultanas, 1:1; slightly sweeter. All 3 swaps are in the table below.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Raisins | 1:1; chop if using golden/large raisins |
| Dried cranberries | 1:1; sweeter and tarter |
| Sultanas | 1:1; slightly sweeter |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
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