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    Home » Recipes » Resources » Kitchen Tips

    Kitchen Tip - Baking with Raisins

    Published by Gwen Leron on February 5, 2015 (Updated December 4, 2018)

    For those of us who love baking with raisins, (all 5 of us...what is is with people not liking raisins, anyways?!) you know that plump, juicy raisins in the final product is what you are after.

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    To get those results in your next batch of muffins or your next loaf (this tip isn't recommended for granola bars or oat-type squares), soak your raisins for a few minutes before adding them to your recipe.

    1. Measure out your raisins according to the recipe you are making and put them into a bowl.
    2. Add warm water to the bowl and make sure the raisins are covered. Let soak for about 10 minutes.
    3. After the 10 minutes, drain the raisins to remove all excess water and add to your recipe as specified.

    Baking with Raisins

    So the next time you are baking with raisins, try this tip, I'm sure you will love the results! And if you need some recipes to try out this tip with, try these:

    • Coconut Raisin Banana Bread
    • Vegan, Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Muffins
    • Vegan, Gluten-Free Zucchini Muffins
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    1. Joyce says

      October 06, 2019 at 3:50 pm

      My mother always did this, so I do, too. But especially for some holiday backing, I use brandy or bourbon for the liquid 😉

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      • Gwen Leron says

        October 06, 2019 at 4:34 pm

        I like that trick for Christmas cakes 😉 I learned this from my mom as well 🙂

        Reply
    2. Lynn says

      September 26, 2017 at 4:03 pm

      I've always simmered the raisins in apple juice.

      Reply
      • Gwen @ Delightful Adventures says

        September 27, 2017 at 12:27 pm

        Great idea, Lynn!

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    3. Tracy says

      September 21, 2017 at 8:13 am

      My mom soaks her raisins in rum for practically every recipe she makes. It really adds another dimension to her baking!

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      • Gwen @ Delightful Adventures says

        September 21, 2017 at 4:52 pm

        Oooh! Tracy, that IS a whole new dimension to baking! Those would be great in Christmas cakes. Now you have me thinking about how I can incorporate them into something 😉

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    4. Peady @ Tempered With Kindness says

      November 13, 2016 at 6:21 pm

      Love this tip!

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      • Gwen says

        November 18, 2016 at 7:45 pm

        Thank you, Laureen! I use it all the time! 🙂

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