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Colored Sugar

Colored Sugar

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather ingredients.
  2. 2 Place sugar into a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Drip food coloring onto sugar, close the lid.
  3. 3 Shake vigorously until blended and even in color, about 1 minute.

By Sue

Light or Dark Brown Sugar

Light or Dark Brown Sugar

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine sugar and molasses in a mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until molasses is completely incorporated. Store in an airtight container.

By JillH

Confectioners' Sugar

Confectioners' Sugar

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sugar and cornstarch together in a blender or food processor. Pulse until mixture has the powdery consistency of confectioners' sugar.

By Crystal

Homemade Grenadine

Homemade Grenadine

4.3

Prep
1 min
Cook
10 min
Total
11 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour sugar and pomegranate juice into a sauce pan and warm over low heat, whisking continuously until the sugar dissolves. Cool, pour into a bottle or jar, and store sealed in the refrigerator.

By Lorem Ipsum

Simple Syrup

Simple Syrup

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  3. 3 Bring to a boil, stirring, until sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool.
  4. 4 Pour into a clean jar and seal with a tight-fitting lid; store in the refrigerator for up to one month.

By Shaggy

Instant Strawberry Ice Cream

Instant Strawberry Ice Cream

4.6

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Place berries in blender. Whisk sugar into cream. With blender going, slowly add cream through opening in lid, stopping to stir the mixture 3 or 4 times so the ice cream is smooth, with small bits of berries.
  2. 2 Transfer to shallow pan and freeze to a scoopable texture, about 2 hours. Garnish with fresh strawberries, if you like.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Vanilla Syrup Substitute

Vanilla Syrup Substitute

3.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a rolling boil over medium heat. Cook and stir until sugar has dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let syrup cool.

By Abby

Grapefruit Marmalade

Grapefruit Marmalade

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
1495 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Inspect two 5-ounce jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until marmalade is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  2. 2 Thoroughly wash and dry the grapefruits. Run a zester around 2 grapefruits to produce ribbons of zest. Set aside. Cut away thin strips of peel from the other two grapefruits with a sharp paring knife.
  3. 3 Peel off all remaining outer white parts of the fruit and discard. Cut the grapefruits into wheels. Remove any seeds.
  4. 4 Put grapefruit wheels and zest strips into a non-reactive saucepan. Add sugar and stir well to cover fruit. Heat over medium-high heat until bubbling, mixing constantly. Smash the heated fruit until it liquefies. Reduce heat to low and cook over a steady boil, stirring often. Remove and discard any persistent white froth that won't disappear after being stirred. Continue to cook for about 10 minutes until marmalade begins to coat the back of a spoon.
  5. 5 Add zest ribbons and cook for 5 minutes more. Place a small amount of marmalade on a plate and put it in the freezer. Test the consistency after 3 minutes.
  6. 6 Remove the marmalade from the heat when the freezer sample meets your desired consistency.
  7. 7 Pack grapefruit jam into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  8. 8 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
  9. 9 Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By Buckwheat Queen

Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry Sauce

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat sugar and juice in a medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
  2. 2 Add cranberries; cook until they start to pop and sauce starts to thicken, 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove from heat and transfer sauce to a bowl; it will thicken as it cools.

By Toni

Sugared Cranberries

Sugared Cranberries

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
680 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; cool until lukewarm.
  2. 2 Stir cranberries into syrup until coated. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Sprinkle sugar on a baking sheet; line a second baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. 4 Drain cranberries well; roll in sugar on prepared sheet until evenly coated. Transfer to parchment-lined sheet in a single layer. Let dry until set, about 3 hours.

By nch

Sugar Peanuts

Sugar Peanuts

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
35 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; stir until sugar dissolved. Add peanuts; cook and stir until peanuts evenly coated and no syrup left in pan. Spread peanuts onto a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until evenly roasted, about 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.

By Melissa

Prickly Pear Candy

Prickly Pear Candy

2.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Strain prickly pear juice through 2 layers of cheesecloth into a saucepan; add sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  3. 3 Pour pear juice mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until firm, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Cool candy, at least 30 minutes. Cut into bite-sized pieces; wrap in plastic wrap.

By IFN Staff

Amazing Banana Sorbet

Amazing Banana Sorbet

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
310 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small saucepan, stir together sugar and water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and allow to cool.
  2. 2 When the sugar syrup is cool, stir in bananas. Pour into a freezer - safe baking dish. Freeze for 3 to 4 hours, until set at the edges.
  3. 3 Remove from the freezer and transfer to a mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer to beat until smooth. Return to the freezer until gently set, at least 2 hours.

By MERYL THE YOUNG CHEF

Peanut Butter Ice Cream Topping

Peanut Butter Ice Cream Topping

3.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together the white sugar and water in a small saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil; boil for one minute. Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter until melted well blended. Pour the warm sauce over ice cream to serve.

By MsRonnie7

Cranberry Simple Syrup

Cranberry Simple Syrup

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Dissolve sugar in water in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cranberries and simmer on low until cranberries have softened but before they begin to pop, about 15 minutes. Cool, strain, and refrigerate.

By Elizabeth

Orange-Flavored Sugar

Orange-Flavored Sugar

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Scrub oranges under hot running water and dry well. Finely grate zest into a bowl. Add sugar and stir to combine. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

By Gehma

Vodka Blueberry Liqueur

Vodka Blueberry Liqueur

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a 2-quart jar dissolve sugar in vodka. Pour in blueberries and cover the jar.
  2. 2 Store in cool, dark place for 2 months (refrigerator is okay). Occasionally shake gently. Strain and serve in cordial glasses, or if you prefer, over ice.

By Sue Rogers

Pomegranate Grenadine

Pomegranate Grenadine

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 3 cups pomegranate juice and sugar together in a saucepan; heat to 244 degrees F (118 degrees C) or until a small amount of mixture dropped into cold water forms a firm ball. Remove saucepan from heat and cover with a lid; let cool until pan is cool enough to touch. Stir remaining 1 cup pomegranate juice into mixture. Refrigerate.

By T Edward Foster

Portuguese Burnt Sugar Candy

Portuguese Burnt Sugar Candy

4.1

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan, stir together the sugar, water and vinegar. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat. Continue to boil for about 15 minutes, or until the mixture turns a deep golden brown, or use a candy thermometer. The temperature should reach 300 degrees F (149 degrees C). Remove from the heat, and pour onto two well buttered heavy dinner plates.
  2. 2 When the candy begins to harden, pull from around the edges of the plates. Stretch into long ropes and cut into pieces with kitchen scissors, giving each piece a twist. Cool completely before storing in an airtight tin. Be careful! The candy will be very hot while pulling and cutting.

By John J Pacheco

Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice

Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sugar and orange juice in a medium saucepan over medium heat; stir until sugar dissolves. Add cranberries; cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to pop, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Transfer to a bowl; cranberry sauce will thicken as it cools.

By Toni

Honeycomb with Golden Syrup

Honeycomb with Golden Syrup

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Grease an 8-inch square cake pan. Fill a bowl with cold water.
  2. 2 Bring sugar and golden syrup to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer until a small amount of syrup dropped into the water turns brittle, 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove from heat and carefully add baking soda; stir quickly until foaming subsides and mixture turns golden. Pour into prepared cake pan. Cool until set, about 15 minutes. Break into bite-size chunks to serve.

By Nicola

Bohemian-Style Absinthe Cocktail

Bohemian-Style Absinthe Cocktail

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place sugar cube on an absinthe spoon or in a small strainer set over a glass. Pour absinthe over sugar cube into the glass.
  2. 2 Light sugar cube on fire and allow sugar to caramelize for 10 to 15 seconds. Slowly pour water over sugar cube until it dissolves and drink begins to turn opaque. Stir to combine.

By Allrecipes Member

Sucre a la Creme

Sucre a la Creme

3.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large microwave-safe bowl, stir together the white sugar, brown sugar and cream. Cook at full power for 10 minutes, stirring twice. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Use an electric mixer on low speed to beat the mixture for 4 minutes. Pour into a buttered 8 inch square glass baking dish. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. Cut into squares when set.

By LaMammaDi

M.D.K's Famous Dressing

M.D.K's Famous Dressing

3.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium size jar with a tight fitting lid, combine sugar, vinegar and salt and pepper. Cover tightly and shake for approximately thirty seconds. If necessary, add a few drops of water to thin out dressing. Pour on your favorite salad.

By M DK

Homemade Liquors

Homemade Liquors

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  2. 2 Pour vodka and vanilla extract into the room temperature mixture. Pour the liquor into a sealable decanter; seal and store for at least two weeks before serving.

By Jill

Coffee Syrup

Coffee Syrup

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sugar, water, and ground coffee in a saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring often, until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a rolling boil, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove from heat; cool, about 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Strain syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a lidded container; cover. Store in the refrigerator.

By Uzo Orimalade

Very Popular Bubble Tea

Very Popular Bubble Tea

3.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Stir in 1 teaspoon sugar until it dissolves. Toss in the pearl tapioca. Cook for about 20 minutes. Rinse, drain, and refrigerate until chilled.
  2. 2 Pour tea, milk, and 4 teaspoons sugar into a cocktail shaker. Stir until the sugar has dissolved and the milk is well mixed in. Add the ice cubes, and shake so the whole drink can get cold. Pour into a glass, and add tapioca.

By skybaby

Berry Cordial

Berry Cordial

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
14822 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour sugar into a 1-quart jar; fill remaining space with berries, but do not pack down. Pour in vodka so berries completely covered; seal jar. Let the jar stand for 2 months, shaking jar every week; sugar should dissolve and vodka become colored.
  2. 2 Strain liquid through a fine-mesh sieve, then through a coffee filter to remove berries. Pour into pretty bottles. Drink as a cordial or to flavor lemonade or iced tea.

By Barbara Tantrum

Bat Wings

Bat Wings

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C); prepare a 9x13 inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Whisk together the sugar, soy sauce, and garlic powder in a medium bowl. Arrange the wings in the bottom of the prepared dish; pour the soy sauce mixture evenly over the wings.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes; turn the wings over with a spatula and cook another 20 minutes.

By Antonia

Cranberry Sauce II

Cranberry Sauce II

4.8

Prep
3 min
Cook
7 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a microwave safe bowl, mix together cranberries, sugar and water. Cover the mixture with wax paper and microwave on high power until the cranberries pop (about 7 minutes). Chill before serving.

By Sara