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.
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!