Vanilla Sugar

This is a nice flavor infuser that you can add to any dessert calling for granulated sugar.  Or you can use it to make Sugared Fruits. vanilla beans (you can find these at your grocery store in a glass jar along with the other vanilla products  or order online from King Arthur Flour) granulated sugar … Continue reading

Sugared Fruits and Candied Flowers

Sometimes I will make sugared fruits to decorate a special roast or a big turkey during the holidays. See Fruit Garland for a Turkey.  The flowers look fantastic with desserts.   See below for another way to sugar fruits (Oct. 23, 2013 update). small red or green grape clusters, whole cranberries, key limes, edible flowers such as Johnny-Jump-Ups, rose … Continue reading