Dried Cranberries

Dried cranberries are small, tart red berries that have been dried, giving them a chewy texture and a sweet and sour taste. They are commonly eaten as a snack on their own or mixed with nuts and seeds in a trail mix. Many people add them to breakfast oats, granola, yogurt and salads, or bake them into cakes, muffins, cookies and breads. They also pair well with rice dishes and stuffings. At Dekenet Al Nes, a package-free grocery store in Baaqline in the Chouf, dried cranberries are found alongside the nuts and are sold by the kilo. Customers are encouraged to bring their own jars or bags and take just the amount they need, which helps cut down on plastic and single-use packaging.