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Sugar Free Dried Cranberries
5 from 27 votes

Sugar Free Dried Cranberries

Sugar Free Dried Cranberries are made by gently simmering fresh or defrosted cranberries, then coating them with coconut oil and powdered sweetener before slow-drying in the oven. This method yields chewy cranberries with a natural tartness balanced by the mild sweetness and richness of coconut oil. The slow dehydration process preserves texture while concentrating flavors without added sugars.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 14
Calories: 18 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 10.5 oz cranberries fresh or defrosted, 300g
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • ½ cup powdered sweetener erythritol or allulose, 100g

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 100C / 210 F electric (or 80C fan).
  2. If using frozen cranberries, place in a bowl of boiled water to defrost. If using fresh cranberries, place in a pan with a little boiling water and simmer for 2 - 4 minutes on a low heat or until they soften slightly and the skin pops open. Drain and place on kitchen paper and press to remove the moisture.
  3. Pierce any berries that haven't popped with a fork. Put them in a bowl and toss them in the coconut oil and powdered sweetener.
  4. Pour cranberries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and dehydrate in the oven for 4 ½ hours. Then, turn off the oven, prop the door open with a wooden spoon and leave the cranberries inside overnight.

Notes

  • This recipe yields about 1 cup (100g) of dried cranberries with approximately 1.4g net carbs per tablespoon serving.
  • Check the cranberries during baking to avoid over-browning and achieve your preferred doneness.
  • If cranberries are dried to a crunchier texture, store them in the cupboard; for a softer, moister texture, keep refrigerated.
  • You can use erythritol or allulose as the powdered sweetener; allulose tends to absorb better and sits less on the berry surface.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1tablespoon Calories 18kcal (1%) Total Carbohydrates 2.4g (1%) Fat 0.9g (1%) Saturated Fat 0.6g (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 14 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 18

% Daily Value*

Serving 1tablespoon
Calories 18kcal 1%
Total Carbohydrates 2.4g 1%
Fat 0.9g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.6g 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.