Sunday, July 5, 2009

Floral infused cane sugar

This is one of my favorite techniques to add a little variation to the flavors of simple syrup or sugar-based glazes.

Infused Cane Sugar
Ingredients

2 cups raw cane sugar (ideally it will be comprised of golden color granules)
Sachet for small herbs or flowers (use clean fabric from nylons or cheese cloth tied in a bundle)

1. Create a mix of fragrances to your liking (see options below)

2. Allow to age (infuse the sugar with flavor) for a few months before use

3. Use as a regular sugar replaceable in recipes

List of possible fragrance combos:
Best
- Vanilla bean (Orchidaceae)

Good, but use caution if you have other allergies
- Lavender (Lamiaceae)*
- Bergamont (Lamiaceae) or an Earl Gray teabag*
- Jasmine (Oleaceae) or a Jasmine teabag**

*Avoid if you have allergy to mint or oregano
**Avoid if you have allergy to lilac bush pollen

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