Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Gift Idea: Making flavored sugars

Scented sugar adds a subtle perfume and flavor to coffee, fruit desserts, and baked goods. Layer granulated sugar with aromatic edibles like scented geranium leaves, rose petals, orange and lemon peel (first set out for a day to dry), or vanilla beans. Mix small batches, and let them sit for a few days in tightly sealed jars while the scents infuse the sugar. One jar or a trio serves makes an unusual present for whomever you think could use a little sweetness.

I received vanilla sugar as a gift and I loved it in sugar cookies, as well as adding to tea for a subtle vanilla layer.

From our friend Martha.

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