Tips For Cooking With Raisin Water

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Raisin water is a secret ingredient used by chefs and cooks to add a distinctive flavor to many dishes.

When baking with raisins, smart cooks never discard the water in which the raisins were soaked.

This water contains natural sugars, minerals, vitamins, nutrients and aromatics that are naturally found in raisins. These healthy by-products can be used in many dishes.

Raisin water can be used in braising liquids, sauces, glazes, and gravies. Instead of using plain water or broth to deglaze pans, raisin water can be used to add additional flavor.

Raisin water can also be used in salad dressings and vinaigrettes to add sweetness lessening the need for sugar.

Raisin water can replace milk or water in bread, muffin, and cake recipes. It adds an additional depth of flavor.

Use raisin water in part or whole to replace water, milk, or coffee in frostings and glazes for cakes, cinnamon rolls, doughnuts, and sweet breads.

Raisin water can be used as a syrup in ice cream toppings and smoothies.

Raisin water can be used in a variety of dishes including cooked oatmeal, porridges, puddings, and rice dishes.

Raisin water syrup is a delicious sweetener added to hot coffees and teas.

Finally, raisin water can be frozen into ice cubes and added to cold drinks to add a natural sweetness without sugar or artificial sweeteners.

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