Cherries, pitted Substitutes — Tested Swaps & Ratios

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Tested swaps for pitted cherries, with ratios and sources.

Equal frozen pitted cherries^A (1:1); use directly from frozen (Williams Sonoma)
Expect more liquid; extend cook time or add 1 tsp extra cornstarch to fillings.
About ¾ cup dried cherries^A plus ½ cup apple or cranberry-apple juice per 1 cup fresh (Of Batter and Dough)
Soak overnight to plump. Works for pie fillings and cobblers; lacks the bright, juicy snap of fresh.
← Cherries (dried) converter
← Apple, diced converter
← Apple juice converter

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