For a stickier, glossier look, lightly brush the dried cranberries with corn syrup after flattening. Be sure to use a very thin coat to maintain the dried texture. If you're short on time, you can dry the cranberries in a dehydrator at a low temperature. To enhance the 'bloody' effect, consider adding a tiny amount of red food coloring to a small spritz bottle filled with water and lightly mist the cranberries after flattening.
Dried Bloody Scabs (Halloween Craisin Appetizer)
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME0 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 10 mins
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SERVING20 People
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VIEWS12
Delightfully gruesome and surprisingly delicious! These eerie treats are sure to be a hit at your Halloween gathering. Substitute dried cherries for a slightly sweeter twist.
Ingridients
Adjust Servings
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate7 g
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Fiber0 g
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Sugar6 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Gently flatten each cranberry between your fingers to slightly compress it. (5 minutes)
02
Step
2 mins
Spread the flattened cranberries in a single layer onto a sheet of waxed paper or parchment paper. (2 minutes)
03
Step
1 hrs
Allow the cranberries to air dry at room temperature until they begin to curl slightly and take on a more scab-like appearance. This will take approximately 1 hour.
04
Step
3 mins
Transfer the 'Dried Bloody Scabs' to a serving bowl labeled accordingly for a spooky effect. Watch your guests enjoy this morbidly fun treat! (3 minutes)
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Adrien Ryanstokes
Jun 20, 2025My kids loved these! Such a fun and easy Halloween snack.
Dell Streich
Jun 13, 2025These were a bit too tart for my taste. I might try soaking the cranberries in a little sugar water before drying next time.
Greg Runolfssonpowlowski
May 28, 2025Added a light dusting of cocoa powder for a more realistic 'scab' look – worked perfectly!
Carolanne Ortizyundt
May 26, 2025I substituted dried cherries as suggested and they were a huge hit!