Dark Raisin

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A raisin that is sun-dried for several weeks, causing it to become dark and shriveled in appearance. A dark raisin has a sweet flavor, but it is not as moist as the golden raisin, which has been dried with artificial heat in order to retain some of the moisture.

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Glossary Terms

Raisin Bread

A popular breakfast and tea bread, especially in Britain and the United States, which is usually made with a dough of bread flour or all-purpose flour. Some varieties are enriched ...

Raisin

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Dark Chocolate

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Muscat Raisin

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Recipes

Raisin Sauce

Loaded with dark and golden raisins and flavored with dark rum and variety of spices, this sauce is a great topping for warm apple upside down cake or other dessert favorites.

Raisin Sauce

Served as a topping for poultry or pork, this tangy sauce is a good topping for ham, pheasant, chicken, or grouse.

Raisin and Oatmeal Cookies

Like all raisin and oatmeal snacks, this cookie provides a healthy and delicious treat for all ages.

Carrot Raisin Quick Cookies

Quick is the perfect word to describe these tasty morsels that can be prepared and served in just minutes. Once you’ve tasted these moist cookies, they’re sure to be among your most often made cookie recipes.