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5 Best Substitutes for Sultanas in Baking & Cooking

5 Best Substitutes for Sultanas

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These 5 best substitutes for sultanas offer a range of options for baking, cooking, and raw dishes. Golden raisins provide the closest match with an identical texture and sweetness level. Smaller fruits like currants bring a tarter burst, while firmer dried apricots or denser chopped dates change texture and flavor profiles.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Kitchen Tips, Substitutes
Cuisine: Various
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Golden Raisins Use 1:1 in any recipe with nearly identical texture and softness
  • 0.75 cup Currants Use ¾ cup per 1 cup sultanas; smaller size and tarter flavor
  • 0.75 cup Dried Apricots (Chopped) Use ¾ cup chopped apricots per 1 cup sultanas; firm texture and tangy sweetness
  • 1 cup Chopped Dates Use 1 cup chopped dates per 1 cup sultanas; dense caramel sweetness, chop evenly
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries Use 1:1 ratio; tart and chewy with distinct flavor

Method
 

  1. Choose the substitute based on recipe type: golden raisins for most uses, currants for baking, apricots for cooking, dates for richer sweetness, cranberries for tartness.
  2. If needed, chop larger dried fruits like apricots and dates into sultana-sized pieces for even distribution.
  3. Measure the substitute according to the recommended ratios to match sultanas' volume and flavor impact.
  4. Incorporate the substitute into your recipe as you would sultanas, adjusting texture or sweetness if required.
  5. Taste and check texture before final cooking or baking to ensure the substitute fits your desired outcome.

Notes

  • Golden raisins are the best all-around substitute with minimal changes.
  • Use less currants due to their intense flavor and smaller size.
  • Chop firmer fruits like apricots and dates to mimic sultana texture.

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