Embark on a culinary journey celebrating the enchanting versatility of nature’s sweet gems—raisins. Our collection of 11 delightful recipes unveils the magic of these plump treasures, infusing each dish with a touch of sweetness.
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Recipe for Hot Cross Buns
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Indulge in the timeless charm of our hot cross buns recipe—a classic delight that pairs perfectly with any holiday dinner. Enhanced with currants, cinnamon, and allspice, this treat promises a delectable and sweet culinary experience.
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Mashed Potato Cookies
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Savor the delightful fusion of flavors in our Mashed Potato Cookies—a delectable combination of mashed potatoes, spices, nuts, and raisins. Experience the magic of soft, moist cookies crafted from mashed potatoes, with an exquisite sweet and spicy taste!
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Cinnamon Raisin Bread
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Crafting Cinnamon Raisin Bread is a breeze, it’s quick and easy to make and bursting with rich flavors. Complete with a crunchy, nutty cinnamon top and enticing cinnamon swirls, this bread becomes the quintessential choice for a delightful sweet breakfast or dessert.
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Irish Soda Bread
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Embrace the time-honored tradition of Irish Soda Bread—a classic quick bread adorned with raisins and caraway seeds, designed to perfectly complement your tea-time moments!
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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
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Chewy and soft vegan oatmeal raisin cookies are filled with rolled oats, plump raisins and optional coconut flakes for a hearty and wholesome sweet treat.
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Sweet Potato Raisin Bread
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This sweet potato raisin bread has a thick coarse crumb, is just slightly sweet and makes the perfect breakfast toast. It’s a hearty fall treat.
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Pumpkin Raisin Bagels
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Making bagels at home is easy! These pumpkin raisin ones are perfect for a fall breakfast.
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Air Fryer Baked Apples
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These Air Fryer Baked Apples are a modern twist on a classic treat. They are filled with raisins and sugar for a simple, easy to make dessert.
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Buttermilk Raisin Scones
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These buttermilk raisin scones are quick and easy to make and are perfect for breakfast, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a dessert. They’re reminiscent of the flavors of Irish soda bread in an entirely new form.
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Chocolatey Raisin Cookies
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The only way to enjoy an oatmeal raisin cookie more is to make these chewy, chocolatey raisin cookies that are rich and decadent and yet still so easy to make. Chocolate and raisins make a perfect pairing, and you’ll love to watch these disappear.
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Carrot Cake
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This simple carrot cake recipe plumps its raisins before adding them to the warmly spiced batter and baking it in a 9×13 pan for a simple and delicious cake covered in traditional cream cheese frosting. No nuts in this version to make it more allergy friendly, and you’ll never miss them with all the flavor packed into this delicious dessert.
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