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Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk

Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour the sugar into the milk in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and allow to cool before using.

By lauren11

Easy and Best Corn on the Cob

Easy and Best Corn on the Cob

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil; stir in sugar until dissolved. Add corn; cover the pot. Turn off the heat, leaving the pot on the hot burner; steep corn in hot water until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain.

By caquilter

Powdered Sugar

Powdered Sugar

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place sugar and cornstarch into the work bowl of a food processor and process until the mixture is fine and powdery, 2 to 3 minutes.

By lexeo

Easy Candied Grapefruit Peel

Easy Candied Grapefruit Peel

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
85 min
Total
175 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Quarter grapefruit and remove rinds; use interiors for another purpose. Slice each rind lengthwise into strips, approximately 1/4 inch at the widest point.
  2. 2 Cover rind with 2 inches of water in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil; boil for 3 minutes. Drain. Repeat 3 more times with fresh water. Drain.
  3. 3 Place boiled grapefruit rind, 1 3/4 cups sugar, and 1 cup of fresh water into the saucepan. Let simmer slowly, increasing heat as needed, until water is absorbed or evaporated, about 1 hour.
  4. 4 Place remaining 1 cup sugar in a large bowl and toss peels in it. Cool and allow to dry on wax paper or a wire rack. Dust with more sugar as preferred.

By Ellen P

Vanilla Sugar

Vanilla Sugar

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
10085 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour the sugar into an airtight container. If the vanilla bean is whole, slice it halfway through the long way, open up the bean, and use a spoon or kitchen knife to scrape out the black gooey specks. Stir the specks into the sugar, and bury the bean pod in the sugar. Cover the jar and let stand for at least 1 week.

By Heide F

Dark Beer Syrup

Dark Beer Syrup

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine beer and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a gentle simmer. Cook, skimming off any foam that forms on the top, until reduced to a light syrup consistency, 30 to 45 minutes.

By Brian Lowe

South Carolina Sweet Tea

South Carolina Sweet Tea

4.5

Prep
1 min
Cook
10 min
Total
11 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Using an electric coffee maker, Place the 3 tea bags in the strainer basket (not in the pot). Brew the tea as you would coffee. Pour the sugar in a gallon pitcher. Pour in the hot tea. Continue to run coffee maker with the tea bags until you have enough tea to fill the pitcher. Allow to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate.

By Deanna Ross

Rhubarb Compote

Rhubarb Compote

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place rhubarb pieces in a medium pot; sprinkle with sugar. Stir well to ensure rhubarb is completely coated with sugar; cover and let rest for 15 minutes, stirring once so natural juices are released.
  2. 2 Bring rhubarb mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Reduce heat; simmer until soft, about 10 minutes. Serve compote warm.

By Buckwheat Queen

Candied Corn

Candied Corn

3.1

Prep
2 min
Cook
35 min
Total
37 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour the corn and liquid into a medium saucepan, and stir in sugar. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat so that the mixture is only simmering, not boiling. Simmer, stirring often, until the liquid has dried up, and corn is coated, about 20 to 30 minutes. Be patient and don't let it get too hot, or the corn will have a harder texture. Serve this right away and enjoy!

By Leila

Roasted Strawberries

Roasted Strawberries

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Quarter large strawberries and halve smaller ones; place in a 9-inch pie plate. Sprinkle sugar on top; toss several times.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven, stirring once, until strawberries are soft and juices are thick and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool completely.

By chpmnk42

Muscadine Jam

Muscadine Jam

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Inspect four 8-ounce jars (or two 16-ounce jars) for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jam is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm, soapy water. Place a few small plates in the freezer.
  2. 2 Wash and halve grapes. Combine grapes and sugar in a large pot over medium heat; bring to a medium-low boil. Cook, stirring to prevent sticking while maintaining a medium-low boil, 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Check doneness by dropping a small spoonful of jam onto a frozen plate. Let sit for 1 to 2 minutes; if jam appears to gel, it is ready. Continue cooking if jam appears thin and runny.
  4. 4 Transfer some jam to a blender; purée until hulls and seeds are ground. Transfer puréed jam to a medium pot; keep warm. Continue blending remaining mixture and adding to pot as it becomes done.
  5. 5 Pack 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.
  6. 6 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 5 to 10 minutes.
  7. 7 Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 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 Maria Marquez Delgado

Simple Strawberry Sauce

Simple Strawberry Sauce

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place strawberries in a large bowl. Sprinkle sugar evenly over berries; stir to coat. Let stand at room temperature, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Cover and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

By bluegirl

Blackberry Syrup

Blackberry Syrup

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix blackberry juice and sugar together in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Boil rapidly for 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Skim off any foam from top of the mixture.
  4. 4 Carefully ladle or pour into sterile jars or bottles. Store syrup in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

By Harriet O'Neal

Super Easy Microwave Strawberry Jam

Super Easy Microwave Strawberry Jam

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place strawberries in a large microwave-safe bowl; add sugar and stir until evenly coated.
  2. 2 Microwave strawberry mixture for 2 minutes; gently stir. Microwave and stir every 2 minutes until thick and glossy, 6 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer jam to a glass jar; place in the refrigerator until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

By LAURELJ

2-Ingredient Candied Jalapeños

2-Ingredient Candied Jalapeños

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
10085 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Drain off enough of juice in jalapeño jar so that adding the sugar won't cause a spill. Pour the 5-pound bag of sugar into the jar and seal tightly. Let jar sit for at least one week to mix flavors; flip the jar daily to blend.

By michelleag05

Vanilla Syrup

Vanilla Syrup

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Microwave vanilla bean and 2 teaspoons water in a small microwave-safe bowl until softened, about 30 seconds.
  2. 2 Bring sugar and remaining water to a boil in a saucepan. Split vanilla bean lengthwise on a work surface; scrape out seeds with the back of a knife. Add seeds and pod to saucepan; boil until syrup is thickened slightly, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.

By skater girl

Sugared Toasted Almond Salad Topping

Sugared Toasted Almond Salad Topping

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
  2. 2 Cook and stir almonds and sugar in a skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and almonds turn golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer almonds to the prepared baking sheet to cool completely.

By Dave Hirschler

Simple Maple Syrup

Simple Maple Syrup

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat, and stir in maple flavoring. Serve warm.

By LADY2416

Cardamom Sugar

Cardamom Sugar

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Crack cardamom pods open to remove seeds. Discard husks.
  2. 2 Combine cardamom seeds and 2 tablespoons sugar in a spice grinder; grind until fine and evenly textured. Combine with remaining 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar. Transfer to a glass container; seal.

By CarolynCooks

Almond and Hazelnut Praline

Almond and Hazelnut Praline

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a plate with wax paper.
  2. 2 Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Add sugar, almonds, and hazelnuts, stirring continuously until almonds and nuts are evenly coated with caramel, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Carefully tip nut-sugar mixture onto the wax paper--mixture will be very hot. Let cool for 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. 4 Break praline in large pieces and serve as-is or place in a food processor with a blade and chop to desired consistency.

By Allrecipes Member

Anko (Sweet Red Bean Paste)

Anko (Sweet Red Bean Paste)

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
115 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place beans in a saucepan and cover with 2 cups water; bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Drain beans and transfer to a clean saucepan.
  4. 4 Cover with 2 to 3 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer, adding more water as needed, until beans are soft and can be crushed between your fingers, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  5. 5 Drain beans and return to the saucepan. Add sugar and set over medium-high heat.
  6. 6 Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and beans form a loose, shiny paste, about 10 minutes.
  7. 7 Immediately transfer paste to a container to cool.

By Allrecipes Member

Flavored Milk Syrup

Flavored Milk Syrup

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan over medium high heat, combine sugar and water. Cook, stirring, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Stir in drink mix powder.
  2. 2 To serve: Stir 1 tablespoon syrup into 8 ounces milk, or to taste.

By Leo M Lalande

Simple Fruit Juice Granita

Simple Fruit Juice Granita

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
250 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix sugar and water together in a glass, microwave-safe, 8x8-inch dish. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Mix with a fork until all sugar is dissolved. Stir in juice.
  2. 2 Freeze for 1 hour. Scrape mixture with a fork. Return to the freezer in increments of 30 minutes, scraping with a fork to create small granules after each one. The granita is ready when it resembles icy sand, about 3 hours total.

By FrackFamily5 CACT

Big Game Sugar Steak

Big Game Sugar Steak

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
265 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place steak in a large bowl. Knead sugar into meat to form a thick crust. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature; 3 to 4 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Cook steak on preheated grill until each side is caramelized, about 10 minutes per side.
  4. 4 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; place steak on prepared baking sheet.
  5. 5 Roast in the preheated oven until steak is starting to firm and is reddish-pink and juicy in the center, about 20 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

By Sarah Gilmore de Ruiter

Easy Flan

Easy Flan

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup sugar until golden. Carefully pour hot sugar evenly into four oven-proof ramekins or custard cups, tilting cups to coat bottoms evenly.
  3. 3 In another saucepan, bring milk just to boiling over medium heat. Stir hot milk, a little at a time, into beaten eggs and egg yolks, until well combined. Stir in sugar. Pour milk mixture evenly into ramekins.
  4. 4 Line a roasting pan with a damp kitchen towel. Place ramekins on towel, inside roasting pan, and place roasting pan on oven rack. Fill roasting pan with boiling water to reach halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  5. 5 Bake in preheated oven 40 minutes, until set. Let cool, invert and serve.

By Bobby Kleinveld

Root Beer Float Ice Pops

Root Beer Float Ice Pops

3.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
500 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sugar and evaporated milk in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens, about 12 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and slowly stir root beer into milk mixture until fully incorporated. Pour root beer mixture into 24 ice pop molds; freeze until solid, 8 hours to overnight.

By higgie2006

Candied Dill Pickles

Candied Dill Pickles

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10090 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir sugar and cider vinegar together in a large bowl until sugar is dissolved. Add pickle slices and stir to coat.
  2. 2 Pour pickles into a clean jar and seal. Store in refrigerator, flipping the jar daily, for 1 week.

By crimsontide

Snow Cone Syrup

Snow Cone Syrup

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir sugar and water together in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in drink mix.
  2. 2 Allow to cool, then store in a clean container for pouring. Pour over shaved ice to flavor.

By BONNIE544

Huckleberry Jam

Huckleberry Jam

2.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
1480 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Inspect four pint-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jam is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  2. 2 Mix sugar and huckleberries together in a stockpot; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin and boil, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and skim off any surface foam using a metal spoon.
  3. 3 Pack 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 the rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  4. 4 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 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest on a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool, about 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Store in a cool, dark area.

By DelightfulDines

Baked Apple Chips

Baked Apple Chips

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
120 min
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Whisk sugar and cinnamon together in a large bowl until well combined. Add apple slices and toss to coat. Arrange apple slices in a single layer on prepared baking sheets.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven until browned and crisp, about 2 hours. Cool completely.

By Nancy JimsWife