What is raisin paste used for?

What is raisin paste used for?

California Raisin Paste is a paste made by grinding the raisins down into a very fine, smooth or coarse paste. It is used in a variety of food applications including ice cream toppings, confections and snacks, baked goods, and cereals.

What does raisin paste look like?

Raisin paste is made from raisins that you soak in hot water. After about 10 minutes you then blend them until they have very fine creamy texture… almost like peanut butter. Since raisins have a decent amount of natural sugar they are fairly sweet.

Can I use sultanas instead of dates?

This recipe has chopped dates folded into the sponge batter and in this particular case we believe that it is possible to substitute raisins or sultanas (golden raisins) instead of chopped dates, as the dates here are more of a “mix in” than a substantial ingredient in the sponge batter.

What can I use in recipes instead of dates?

You can most types of dates interchangeably. If you don’t have or don’t wish to use dates, you can substitute equal amounts of:

1. Dried figs.
2. OR – Dried raisins.
3. OR – Dried cranberries (craisins)
4. OR – Dried cherries.
5. OR – to really vary the flavor use dried apricots.

How do you make raisin paste in a food processor?

Place raisins in a glass bowl. Pour boiling water over them, just enough to cover raisins. Wait 10 minutes or so to reconstruct the raisins into plump fruit. Reserve ¼ cup raisin water and drain. Transfer into a food processor. Turn food processor on and let it go until you have a thick paste.

What kind of raisins are in Lion raisin paste?

Raisin Paste is prepared from clean, sound, properly dried raisins. The raisins are ground, packed in polyline cases and cooked. No additives or preservatives are added to the paste. Lion Raisins Natural Flame Raisins are produced from the highest quality Flame Grapes.

What is the difference between raisin juice and raisin paste?

Raisin Juice Concentrate and Raisin Paste. Both products are used extensively in the food industry. Raisin Juice Concentrate is a pure extract, prepared by leeching the raisins with water in several stages to produce “raisin juice”.

Can you use raisin paste as a substitute for dates?

Begin adding water, one tablespoon at a time, until you have a smooth peanut butter like consistency. Store in the refrigerator up to 3 weeks. You can also freeze raisin paste into cubes and be kept in the freezer for months. Use 2 teaspoons of raisin paste for every date in most recipes.