Raisins
Sun-dried grapes with a concentrated sweetness and chewy texture. A convenient, shelf-stable natural sweetener and energy source in trail mixes and baked goods.
Used for
- trail mix
- oatmeal
- baking
- energy balls
- snacking
In the kitchen
- plump
- fold
- chop
Picking it at the store
- If raisins feel rock-hard and dry, soak in warm water for 10 minutes to plump them back up
- Golden raisins are made from green grapes and have a milder, slightly tangy flavor versus regular dark raisins
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