Great Value Reduced Sugar Sweetened Dried Cranberries, Dried Fruit Snacks, 20 oz

Yes, they are good for baking and as a trail snack or added to yogurt and cereal. But I prefer them in soup. Puree butternut squash with cranberries, add broth, curry and chicken, fish, or shrimp. Eat it hot or in the summer as a cold lunch soup. You can do the same with cream of cheese soup, but skip the curry, instead add fire roasted red pepper. Black bean soup, lentil soup...endless possibilities. Sauces as well, don't get me started...

These Great Value reduced-sugar dried cranberries have become a regular item in my pantry. They're noticeably cheaper than the name-brand version, but in taste and texture they're pretty much identical. The sweetness level is just right—enough to brighten up a dish without being overly sugary—and the reduced sugar doesn't make them bland or tart. The berries themselves are large, soft, and have a great chewy texture. Every bag I've bought has been fresh, with no hard pieces or clumps. I mostly sprinkle them on oatmeal, but they're also great in salads, trail mixes, baking, or just as a quick snack. They add a nice pop of flavor without overpowering anything else. One thing I really appreciate is that these do not contain sucralose, which some name-brand cranberries use to compensate for the reduced sugar. If you're trying to avoid artificial sweeteners, this is a good option—just keep in mind they do contain real sugar. For the size of the bag and the consistent quality, they're a fantastic value and an easy switch from the more expensive brands.