Dried Cranberries: Sweet, Tangy & Versatile

A Burst of Flavour for Snacking & Creating

Enjoy the perfect balance of sweet and tart with our Premium Dried Cranberries. These plump, juicy berries are carefully dried to preserve their vibrant colour and distinctive tangy flavour, with just a touch of natural sweetness. Unlike some tart varieties, our cranberries are ready to eat straight from the bag, making them a deliciously convenient snack and a brilliantly versatile ingredient.

Packed with antioxidants and dietary fibre, they're a simple way to add a burst of flavour, colour, and nutrition to your favourite dishes, from breakfast right through to dessert.

Why Choose Our Dried Cranberries?

• Perfect Sweet-Tart Balance: Gently sweetened for a flavour that's tangy but not sour, making them deliciously snackable.

• Soft & Juicy Texture: Plump and moist, not hard or dry, for a more enjoyable eating experience.

• Antioxidant Powerhouse: Rich in proanthocyanidins, the compounds that give cranberries their famous health benefits.

• Incredibly Versatile: An easy way to add a flavour boost to both sweet and savoury recipes.

• Long-Lasting & Convenient: A pantry staple that's always ready for snacking, baking, or cooking.

Popular Ways to Use Dried Cranberries:

• Trail Mix & Snacking: A classic component of homemade trail mix or a healthy snack on their own.

• Baking: Fold into muffins, scones, cookies, and fruit loaves for a tangy surprise.

• Salads: Add a sweet contrast to green salads, grain bowls, and especially festive waldorf salads.

• Breakfast: Stir through muesli, porridge, or yoghurt for a vibrant start to the day.

• Savoury Stuffings: A key ingredient for adding depth and sweetness to savoury stuffings for poultry.

Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container.

Most Popular Recipe: Festive Cranberry & White Chocolate Cookies

This recipe is a crowd-pleasing favourite that perfectly showcases the sweet-tart flavour of dried cranberries. The combination with white chocolate is a classic for a reason, and it's a guaranteed hit for baking, gifting, or lunchboxes.

SpicenEasy's Chewy Cranberry & White Chocolate Cookies

• Prep Time: 15 minutes

• Cook Time: 10-12 minutes per batch

• Makes: 24 cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup SpicenEasy Dried Cranberries

• 1 cup white chocolate chips or chunks

• 125g butter, softened

• ¾ cup brown sugar, firmly packed

• ¼ cup white sugar

• 1 large egg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 cups plain flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Prep: Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Line two baking trays with baking paper.

2. Cream Butter & Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together until light and fluffy.

3. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

5. Mix Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.

6. Fold in Goodies: Using a spatula, gently fold in the SpicenEasy Dried Cranberries and white chocolate chips.

7. Bake: Roll tablespoonfuls of the dough into balls and place them on the prepared trays, leaving room for spreading. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just golden but the centres are still soft.

8. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Chef's Tip: For an extra flavour dimension, soak the dried cranberries in hot water (or orange juice!) for 10 minutes before adding them to the dough. This plumps them up and makes them even juicier. For a perfectly chewy cookie, be careful not to overbake – they should look slightly underdone when you take them out of the oven.

The SpicenEasy Promise

We bring you the finest quality ingredients for your pantry, delivered fresh to your door anywhere in New Zealand. From our juicy cranberries to our tried-and-tested recipes, we're here to inspire your baking and make every day a little sweeter.