Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for dried cherries
Best swap for dried cherries: Dried cranberries, 1:1; more tart - reduce any added acid slightly.
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 Dried Cherries?
The best swap for Dried Cherries is Dried Cranberries, 1:1; more tart - reduce any added acid slightly. Another option is Raisins, 1:1; sweeter and less tart. A third option is Dried Currants, 1:1; smaller, slightly more tart. All 3 swaps are in the table below.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Dried cranberries | 1:1; more tart - reduce any added acid slightly |
| Raisins | 1:1; sweeter and less tart |
| Dried currants | 1:1; smaller, slightly more tart |
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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