Dried cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon) are chewy, tart-sweet berries that provide a convenient way to enjoy cranberries throughout the year. Because fresh cranberries are naturally very tart, most dried cranberries are sweetened during processing; look for organic varieties sweetened with fruit juice rather than refined sugar or artificial sweeteners. Their bright flavor adds contrast to salads, wild rice and grain dishes, trail mixes, oatmeal, baked goods, roasted vegetables, and holiday dishes.