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How Does One Dry Cranberries?

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I have searched and searched for a method to drying cranberries. Can you help? I would like to try this for snacks.

According to Deanna DeLong, author of How to Dry Foods (Canada, UK) cranberries are not the best candidates for drying because they take a long time. But Ocean Spray has clearly found success with its Crasins brand of dried cranberries.

DeLong says if you have the patience, the berries should be washed first to remove dirt or fungicide. Dipping them in boiling water to crack the skins is optional, but if you donÂt, they take "forever" to dry.

They should be kept at a temperature of 140°F (60°C) until dry, and youÂll know theyÂre dry when they are shriveled and light in weight with no sign of moisture, although they will likely be a bit sticky. Once dry, they can be kept at refrigerator temperatures for 18 to 24 months or in a freezer for 5 to 8 years. So make a big batch!