Dried Fruit
Dried fruit is fruit with most of its water removed, giving concentrated sweetness and a chewy texture. Chop large pieces and watch added sugar or moisture in batters.
Identity
Chewy concentrated fruit
Chop large pieces so they distribute evenly.
Dried fruit can sweeten and texture a dish without adding much water. If pieces are tough, sticky, or very large, cut them smaller before folding them into batter, grain dishes, salads, or fillings.
Reference image
Dried Fruit reference image.
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Used In Recipes
Substitutions
Walnuts -> Dried Fruit
Totally optional: 1/2 cup mix-ins like chopped walnuts or pecans, chocolate chips, raisins, chopped dried fruit, fresh banana slices…
The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Healthy Banana Bread!
Nuts -> Dried Fruit
2 cups mix-ins* (nuts, seeds, chocolate, shredded coconut or dried fruit)
The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Easy No-Bake Granola Bars