Does Sun-Maid still make baking raisins?

Now, our Baking Raisins can make your homemade cookies, muffins and breads even better. They’re made especially for baking recipes.

What are the best raisins for baking?

Golden raisins are moderately healthier, too But, when it comes to cooking with raisins—as opposed to baking or snacking—there is no choice. No competition. You should only use golden raisins, as far as we’re concerned.

Is there such a thing as baking raisins?

Sun-Maid Baking Raisins are convenient to use in your favorite baking recipes. Just tear open the pre-measured one-cup bags and pour. If your recipe calls for pre-soaked raisins, you can skip this step when using Baking Raisins.

What kind of raisins are Sun-Maid?

The Thompson Seedless grape is the most popular variety used to make raisins, although other grapes, such as Fiesta, Flame and Zante currants are also used.

Should you soak raisins before baking with them?

The best bakers take a key extra step—soaking raisins before folding them into the batter. Because they’re so dry, however, raisins tend to absorb the liquid from your baked goods, making the final dessert less moist.

Who is the girl on the Sun Maid raisin box?

Lorraine Collett Petersen
Lorraine Collett Petersen, the model for the glowing young woman on the Sun-Maid Raisin box, died here Wednesday. She was 90 years old. While in high school in 1915, she posed in front of a blazing sun as the curly-haired young woman in a red bonnet clutching a basket of grapes.

Should I soak raisins before baking?

Most raisins benefit from being plumped before using. Soak the raisins in either a bit of the recipe liquid or hot tap water for 10 to 15 minutes before using until they plump up. Keep a jar of raisins soaking in rum, brandy, or liqueur to add extra depth to baked goods and keep them from hardening.

What’s the difference between flame raisins and normal raisins?

These delicious raisins are made from red-skinned, seedless variety of grapes known as flame grapes. Red or flame raisin is exceptionally sweet, firm and high in iron and dietary fiber, making it a good snacking choice. It is well-known for its large size similar to normal raisins except it is red.

What’s the difference between currants and raisins?

Raisins, sultanas and currants are all types of dried grapes. Raisins and sultanas are soft, sweet and juicy, while currants have an intense, sweet and tangy taste. Raisins are typically the largest of the three.

Do raisins have to be refrigerated?

Raisins don’t require refrigeration after opening the package – they can stay in the pantry. But if you live in a hot and humid climate, and you don’t have access to a slightly colder pantry, refrigeration will help them last much longer.

How long do you soak raisins before baking?

Cover the raisins with room temperature liquid and soak for 30 minutes. After that time has passed, they’re ready to use!