Currants (dried) Substitutes — Tested Swaps & Ratios

Currants (dried) substitutes^A

Tested swaps for dried currants, with ratios and sources.

1:1 raisins^A (chop larger raisins to currant size)
Slightly sweeter and chewier.
← Raisins converter
1:1 dried cranberries^A
Tart counterpart with similar small size. Best in scones and quick breads.
← Cranberries (dried) converter
½ cup chopped prunes^A per 1 cup currants
Prunes are denser and sweeter; chop fine for currant-like distribution.
← Prunes, chopped converter

Safety

Measure substitutes by weight where you can. The Currants (dried) converter gives the grams.

Note: our substitutions are direct, not chained — we don't recommend substituting a substitute.

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