I have bought unsweetened dried cranberries before, but these are desiccated! Do you have any tips on how I can use them?
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I had planned on using them in muffins but still have them in my freezer so not sure how they will be. I was surprised they came like they did. Wonder is we moistened them if they would be better in recipes?
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I pulse them in my food processor a bit to make the pieces smaller and then add them to muffins and baked goods. If the baked goods are sweetened (with sugar, stevia, or Swerve/erythritol, they taste amazing. For example, this is one of my favorite muffins to use them: http://www.gourmetgirlcooks.com/2013/10/cranberry-orange-walnut-mini-muffins.html. I triple the recipe and then make them full sized. (I am a low carb baker.)
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I was wondering what the deal was with these. They have been sitting in my cupboard forever because I didn't know what to do with them. :(
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Yes, they dehydrated. I use them in different ways. I make cranberry tea by simply putting a small handful into a mug and pouring boiling water over them. The cranberries re-hydrate somewhat and they can be eaton as you drink the tea. I also put them in muffins. Being natural cranberries, just dehydrated (maybe not what you expected!), they are good for people who don't want the extra sugar from things like craisins. They are loaded. I am Type II diabetic, so these cranberries are perfect for me. Experiment. I actually eat them raw too!
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Ah, so they are not whole but in pieces? I use the whole ones wherein there are also some bits and pieces in all our breads, muffins and stuffings (now that Thanksgiving is upon us). I'm also using them in fruit cakes. Last year, I reconstituted them a little in water. Then when they had received good moisture, I dried them off and added them to syrup (which was just boiled sugar). They made a pretty and sweet topping to pumpkin pie and mashed sweet potatoes. I do hope this was some help and if not, don't hesitate to ask me. A pleasure to try to answer. All best and Happy Thanksgiving.
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I use mine in muffins so I don't bother with restoring them and just mix them into the wet batter, I like the raisin-like chewiness they give to the muffins (can't use raisins because of the sugar).
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Actually this is the only place I've found unsweetened dried cranberries. I cook for a diabetic who will not touch sugar in any form. You can reconstitute these in water or orange juice - usually I bring them to a boil in a little liquid and sweetener then soak until they plump up a bit. I like using erythritol but you can use whatever you prefer. Sometimes I use grated oranges - like a cranberry orange relish. It's actually quite good. I will say that the berries are leathery in their dry state. Eating them plain is difficult - they hard to swallow dry.
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I have been throwing a few in my cold or hot cereals......or you can bake with them....they are not what I thought but I am going to use them anyway....Roselle Adrienne (would not order them again)
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These are pure unadulterated dehydrated cranberries. NO sugar or oil -1 lb is equal to a bag about the size of a basketball. Depending on your intended use you may need to rehydrated in an appropriate liquid. I use apple juice or orange juice.They are very dry and very sour.
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Hi, Aimie. I looked at the package for the Ocean Spray Dried Cranberries and it says there are no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. I checked the whole package and there was nothing there that would indicate that they have sulfites; the list of ingredients says "cranberries, sugar" and that's it.Hope this helps. I think they're great and have never had a problem with them.Laura W.
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Yes. You probably need to soak them for awhile to plump them up.I haven't tried it but read good comments about cooking the berries in sugar and cornstarch (a base of maybe water?) To thicken the filling up.
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The seals are poor. I suggest to transfer these into a sealed container. I also found the berries to be powdery. I don't recommend. You're better off buying from a food survival place. Hope this helps.
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They work well as long as the fruit is dry when you put it in. Don't wash beforehand. If they are a little dampish from being ripe, I sometimes put a piece of paper towel in with them.
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Use soapy water to fill them with maybe shake back-and-forth, use a washcloth at the neck of the bottle. You could soak them in dishwater... It's up to you
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Yes, 100% pure cranberries - dried - with NO sweeteners and NO added oil or any other additives. I reconstitute them by soaking in a little water. I also add them to batters when baking muffins, breads etc. Hope this helps.
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I would call manufacturer. They are dried in a sealed package! Enjoy! Tasty let them moisturize in mouth before chewing and swollowing!
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I just called to ask the company this question before making the purchase (as grinding sprouted berries is a must for me), and they said it is just fine as long as the sprouted berries are completely dry/dehydrated before putting them through the mill.
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I leave them in the bag they came in and leave them in the pantry. I use mine pretty quickly so don't have them for long. However, I would imagine since they are dried you can store same way for a longer period.
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I removed the tag, but I think it suggests "dry clean". Since it is a dark cranberry color, and not the traditional white, I am thinking I won't have to have it cleaned very often. I've read where folks put them in washing machines, then dry in a dryer with tennis balls so the feathers don't ball up, but I personally don't know if this works or not.
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You probably could have put them in the refrigerator instead! You could have reshaped before chilling. I would call the manufacturer or the seller and have them replaced. I never had this problem.
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These berries are sun dried and are very moist. I had called the company and the gentleman I spoke to was very cordial and helpful. He mentioned that people in China make tea using the berries and then they eat the berries. I also make tea and find it delicious. Tou can contact the manufacturer, RonTeeguarden's Dragon Herbs 1-888-55-TONIC. Hope this helps.
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I just keep them in a cooler room, I think freezing may make them mushy. Fridge might be alright although I haven't done that. I use it every day in my protein shakes so doesn't sit around a long time..just looked at the pkg. and says to refrigerate, guess I will be keeping it there from now on
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In recipes calling for blueberries, I rehydrate the dried berries and add as if they were fresh or frozen (thawed). I have had no problems substituting them for other blueberries. Just remember that as with thawing frozen blueberries, be sure to drain away the excess liquid. They are also great in shakes and smoothies, depending onyour blender whether or not you rehydrate them. Hope this helps.
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I have no idea, but would suspect they are fresh because they tend to sell out fast. I've recently realized what a great value dried fruits are from this company since I've begun to dehydrate my own fruit. A half a bushel of pears dehydrates down to almost a half gallon jar of fruit.