Here's some tips on 'Raisins' which I've obtained from an old magazine to be shared with all, especially those raisins lovers.........
Eaten raw, raisins are a satisfying substitute for sweets, without the harmful effect on teeth of the more concentrated refined sugars that are difficult for saliva to clean away.
Raisins are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, calcium, iron, fibre and other food elements essential for good health. This makes them an ideal snack at all times.
Raisins are naturally resistant to spoilage and with care, will keep for years. Air and heat cause them to dry and become hard, so keep unopened packages in cool, dry places. They can be stored in the freezer for long periods, and will thaw quickly at room temperature.
It is best to keep raisins in an airtight container. Keep the container in a cool, dry place. (Some dried fruit like dates, form a layer of sugar on the outside after being stored for a time. This is due to the crystallisation of the natural sugar and it is perfectly harmless.)
Chopping raisins are recommended for many cake, cookie and bread recipes because this distributes the fruit evenly in the batter or dough. Chopping also imparts a full flavour to the baked goods.
The quickest and easiest way to chop dried fruit is with a pair of kitchen scissors. This can be further simplified by lightly oiling the scissors before use. To grind, coat the blender or meat grinder with a film of vegetable oil.
The flavour of baked goods, sauces, toppings and desserts can be enhanced by soaking raisins in coffee, tea, fruit juice or liquor. For best results, cover the raisins with the liquid and soak overnight.
It is often useful to keep a quantity of dried fruit marinated in fruit juice or spirits so that you have some on hand when you need to add them to various dishes.
Eaten raw, raisins are a satisfying substitute for sweets, without the harmful effect on teeth of the more concentrated refined sugars that are difficult for saliva to clean away.
Raisins are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, calcium, iron, fibre and other food elements essential for good health. This makes them an ideal snack at all times.
Raisins are naturally resistant to spoilage and with care, will keep for years. Air and heat cause them to dry and become hard, so keep unopened packages in cool, dry places. They can be stored in the freezer for long periods, and will thaw quickly at room temperature.
It is best to keep raisins in an airtight container. Keep the container in a cool, dry place. (Some dried fruit like dates, form a layer of sugar on the outside after being stored for a time. This is due to the crystallisation of the natural sugar and it is perfectly harmless.)
Chopping raisins are recommended for many cake, cookie and bread recipes because this distributes the fruit evenly in the batter or dough. Chopping also imparts a full flavour to the baked goods.
The quickest and easiest way to chop dried fruit is with a pair of kitchen scissors. This can be further simplified by lightly oiling the scissors before use. To grind, coat the blender or meat grinder with a film of vegetable oil.
The flavour of baked goods, sauces, toppings and desserts can be enhanced by soaking raisins in coffee, tea, fruit juice or liquor. For best results, cover the raisins with the liquid and soak overnight.
It is often useful to keep a quantity of dried fruit marinated in fruit juice or spirits so that you have some on hand when you need to add them to various dishes.
1 comment:
Yum! Yum! those golden raisins really makes my mouth waters. Thanks for sharing this informative article.
J.Teo
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