Brown Raisins

We are talking about the very famous raisins, also known as sultanas, from the Mediterranean region. These are the dried grapes that have been sun-dried, then had their hulls removed, leaving them ready to eat. In fact, they have a distinctively nutty taste. The raisins are then ground up into a fine powder, before being mixed with a little water and sugar. The result is a dry, sweet paste, which is then put into a bag and pressed into a raisin-sized lump. The paste is left to dry, and the result is the famous raisin that we all know and love. Raisins are also used in baking, particularly in pies, tarts, and other desserts. They are often sprinkled over biscuits and bread, but they can also be used in bread dough or mixed with honey or molasses to make a sticky buns recipe.