How to Soften Raisins

Raisins are sweet and delicious dried grapes that have been popular through history, and made as early as 2000 B.C. in Persia and Egypt. They are good for your oral health, so you can have that little punch of sugar and still keep your teeth and gums in great condition. However, sometimes raisins get hard and lose that soft chewiness. Here's how to soften raisins that have gone hard.

Instructions

1. Try the stovetop method. Put the hard raisins into a pan and pour cold water over them. Bring the water to a boil. and let the raisins sit in the water for a few minutes. Drain the water then spread the raisins out to dry on waxed paper.

2. Use the oven method. Put the raisins in a pie or cake pan and sprinkle them with water. Warm the raisins in the oven until nice and soft. It should only take about 5 minutes on 350 degrees.

3. Try the microwave. Place rasins in a microwave-safe dish with a little bit of water. Heat for 30 seconds at a time until they soften up.

4. Prevent raisins from drying out in the first place. Once raisins have been opened, they are good for 6 months. You can extend that to about one year if you put them in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator.

Tips & Warnings

• Raisins are great for keeping cakes and cookies moist.

• Oil a knife if you need to cut raisins; it will slice through easier.

• Raisins can be frozen and thawed without problems.

Resources

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