raisins substitutes

6 substitutes · avg score 7.6 · Raisins are dried grapes with concentrated sweet flavor, wrinkled texture, and chewy bite, made from various grape varieties. Used in baking, granola, trail mix, rice dishes, tagines, stuffings, and as a standalone snack.

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quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Dates

10.0
3/4 cup : 1 cup

Chop fine, sweeter per bite

02

Prunes

8.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Smaller dried fruit alternative

03

Currants

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Tiny tart dried fruit; nearly identical in baking, slightly more intense flavor than raisins

04

Blueberries

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Juicy sweet bursts; similar size, use in muffins and pancakes, slightly more moisture than raisins

05

Grapes

7.5
1 cup : 1/4 cup

Dried grapes, use less, add water

06

Chocolate Chips

5.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Sweet and melty; adds richness when baked, use in cookies and trail mix where raisins would go

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