raisins substitute
in pie crust.

Raisins defines the filling that Pie Crust holds, contributing juiciness and sweetness. The substitute must set similarly when baked inside the shell.

top substitutes

01

Dates

10.0best for pie crust
3/4 cup : 1 cup

Chop fine, sweeter per bite

02

Prunes

8.0best for pie crust
1 cup : 1 cup

Smaller dried fruit alternative

03

Currants

7.5best for pie crust
1 cup : 1 cup

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

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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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