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A variety of sugar, common in Asian countries, which is formed into the shape of a rough crystal. Yellow lump sugar is sticky textured with an irregular surface.

An unrefined or raw sugar coated with molasses and processed into crystals or cubes of sugar during the first crystallization of the cane syrup.

A combination of sugar and water that is cooked over a low to medium heat setting, stirring contents until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is clear.

A partially refined sugar, which is light brown in color, coarse textured, and contains the natural molasses that is present in sugarcane.

A fruit native to China that is much like a date in its appearance, flavor, and texture, but is not related to the date.

A hardened form of cane sugar that is formed into large crystals to be served as a sweetener. Clear and hard in consistency, rock sugar is often used to flavor teas, soups, marinades, and sauces.

A natural sweetener produced from the sap of maple trees, especially the North American sugar maple and the black maple.

In reference to wine, "sugar residue" is a term describing the sugar that has not turned to alcohol and remains in the wine.

The stalks from the sugar cane plant that have been boiled to make them edible. The light brown skin is peeled back to expose the fibrous, white flesh that is chewy, slightly juicy, and sweet tasting.

Shaped like an elongated oval, this variety of winter squash is a relative to the Delicata family squash species.

A flavorful vegetable that is a cross between snow peas and garden peas. The Sugar Snap Peas are eaten in the pods and do not require shelling.

A ham that is wet or dry cured where sugar is at least ½ of the sweetening ingredient used in the curing mix.

A fruit native to China that is much like a date in its appearance, flavor, and texture, but is not related to the date.

A liquid sugar that is used for a flavoring both prior to the preparation of the food as well as after when the food is served.

Candied fruit, also referred to as crystallized fruit, is fruit that has been cooked in sugar syrup and then allowed to set in the syrup for a long period of time.

A sweet dark mixture made from the sap of the date palm tree. Referred to as "sweet toddy" the sap is boiled down to produce palm syrup and palm sugar.

A liqueur made by mixing cream with triple or double distilled Irish whiskey, eggs, chocolate, and other flavorings or sweeteners such as vanilla and sugar.

A rich cake that contains an assortment of candied fruits, nuts, and spices and is traditionally prepared and served during winter holidays.

A type of sweet treat, or sweetmeat (a small piece of something sweet), popular among the Jewish populations of Middle Eastern and Balkan countries.

A Christmas bread that originated in Denmark. The bread is made with white flour, enriched with eggs and butter, and flavored with cardamom, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.