Check out my newest dehydrated food. Cranberries! While shopping at the market I noticed that bags of fresh cranberries were on sale for $1.00. I thought why not give it a try to dehydrate them. My whole family loves snacking on dried cranberries. We also love them in our oatmeal and cookies.
All you need is a dehydrator - cranberries & honey.
One bag of fresh cranberries makes about one cup of dried cranberries.
I covered the cranberries with a small amount of honey then used my Nesco Dehydrator to dehydrate them. It took about 24 hours to get the cranberries dried. My dehydrator will dry up to 12 trays. I like using lots of trays - makes it easy to dehydrate quite a lot of product at one time.I have a been dehydrating my own fruits and veggies for over a year. Great way to make healthy snacks and save lots of money.
Now is the perfect time to purchase fresh cranberries ~ they are on sale.
I buy Craisins all the time, but had no idea I could make them myself. I am totally trying this.
ReplyDeleteThese sounds great! Very healthy snack.
ReplyDeleteI am all for healthy snacks. I have been trying to watch it lately!
DeleteI would love to make my own. My daughter loves craisins! This would be great
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great snack. I have been wanting to get a food dehydrator.
ReplyDeleteI recently discovered I actually like dried cranberries, would love to make my own, have a dehydrator, but why the honey? added sweetness or?? Would love to do this just want to know why first lol
ReplyDeleteI added Honey for a natural added sweetner - cranberries can be very tart
DeleteWow, I didn't realize how easy it is to dehydrate cranberries. I have never even tried those berries -- I am probably missing out on a yummy snack option.
ReplyDeleteI never thought of making these myself. My husband will be so happy.
ReplyDeleteI have not done cranberries yet. I will have to tryit.
ReplyDeleteI have never used a deydrator before, I might go a little crazy... guess you can make jerky for your dogs too??
ReplyDeleteI have never tried using a dehydrator but would like to. I love cranberries, and I bet they are so good dried.
ReplyDeleteI love craisins but they can be expensive. When cranberries are on sale, it would be so nice to stock up and make these myself.
ReplyDeleteI have a bag of dehydrated cranberries in my kitchen, too! Love them, especially in salads. My fave combo is with bulgur.
ReplyDeleteIt's so cool that you can make your own. I love dried cranberries. They're so good!
ReplyDeleteDried cranberries is one of my all time favorite snacks. I can literally munch on them for hours at a time.
ReplyDeleteI am totally doing this. I am always looking for healthy snacks.
ReplyDeleteI love adding dried cranberries to my salads!
ReplyDeleteOh how awesome. I have never thought of making my own dried cranberries. Thanks so much for sharing...
ReplyDeleteDehydrated fruits are so good! I love cranberries!
ReplyDeleteI used to dry my own fruits and need to try that again. Your cranberries look amazing!
ReplyDeleteMy kids love cranberries, these would make a great snack and healthy one for them too!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like such a tasty treat. I love how you dehydrated them yourself.
ReplyDeleteI think I need to get me a dehydrator. I've never had one and I would love to be able to do this! Yum
ReplyDeleteCranberries make me happy. I have never dehydrated fruit myself, but I'd def. give it a go for cranberries.
ReplyDeleteI love eating cranberries. So perfecgt for work snacks.
ReplyDeleteI love dried cranberries. They're a great addition to lots of meals.
ReplyDeleteI have never had dried cranberries. I may have to get your dehydrator as I love dried bananas.
ReplyDeleteI love cranberries and never thought of doing this. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteSo easy to make too! I bet these are a great healthy snack.
ReplyDeleteI love dried cranberries. I love to put them on salads!
ReplyDeleteI love baking with dried cranberries. You can put them in so many things.
ReplyDeleteNever thought to do this! I have a dehydrator so I will definitely try it!
ReplyDeleteI love dried cranberries. We use them in oatmeal and muffins. I should ask for a dehydrator for my birthday this year. My grandpa used to make some wonderful stuff when he was still alive. I would love to make his recipes.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if you can dry them in the oven or some other way because I have a bag in my house right now that need to be used. We love Craisins too so this would be an awesome money saver if I could.
ReplyDeleteI always wondered what to add to cranberries when dehydrating! I'll have to check on them at my store and make some.
ReplyDeleteMmmmm, those would be nice in my salads. I better try that
ReplyDeleteI've never thought about making my own craisins before. Yum!
ReplyDeleteWow I think it would be great to own Dehydrator! I love doing things organically so I am into juicing but I think it would be fun to do the opposite too! Make my own Kale chips!
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted a dehydrator. My friend used to make beef jerky in hers. I would love to make my own dried fruit.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to have that dehydrator! I've wanted one for a while but haven't had the budget for it yet.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool that you have your own dehydrator! I love the idea of making your own dried fruit. yum
ReplyDeletei LOVE dehydrated cranberries. I have honestly never made them myself though. Yum!
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