If your recipe calls for fresh fruit, but all you have is dried, there are a few things you need to do before making a swap.

Fortunately, this is easily remedied with a hot liquid and a little patience. To rehydrate hard dried fruit, simply add the amount you need to a heatproof bowl and cover it with boiling hot water.

Should dried cranberries be soaked before baking? Rehydrating dried fruit before baking is an option, but it isn't necessary in this recipe. Still, if desired, you can soak your dried cranberries ...