Sweet, juicy and incredibly versatile, raisins add a natural zest to both sweet and savoury dishes. However, it’s Christmastime when this star ingredient really shines! Whether your festive menu champions family favourites or classic recipes with a twist, raisins are sure to make an appearance.
Exclusively selected from Waltham Cross and Lexia grape varietals, Sunbeam Australian Raisins are the largest in size and have a sweet, muscat flavour that gives your dishes big, dynamic flavour.
Here, 10 delicious raisin recipes that are a little bit fancy.
01
Shortbread layered fruit mince butter cake
Looking to really wow this Christmas? Say goodbye to festive cakes of seasons past and embrace this show-stopping gingerbread-coated crowd-pleaser instead. Made with three layers, this masterpiece is held together with a delicious mix of Sunbeam Fruit Mince and thickened cream. Yum!
02
Chocolate rum and raisin truffles
These bite-sized truffles make great gifts, especially at Christmas, as well as a sweet treat for parties or afternoon tea. If you want to go all out, dust with a little gold leaf.
03
Spend an afternoon in the kitchen as a family whipping up these Christmassy cupcakes. Made with Sunbeam Sultanas and topped with mini gingerbread houses, the kids will love seeing these fluffy festive sweets come to life.
04
Rum and raisin chocolate slice
With a hint of rum, this delectable slice strikes the right balance between crunchy and chewy – perfect with a coffee for your 3pm pick-me-up. Even better? It’s gluten-free, so no-one will miss out.
05
Regardless of your preference in Christmas desserts, this flavoursome fruit mince will serve as the perfect kitchen staple come the festive season. Whether it be used in mince tarts, Christmas cakes or simply enjoyed with a bowl of ice-cream, you can rest assured all your creations will be packing a festive punch.
06
Rainbow silverbeet with pine nuts, garlic and raisins
The combination of fresh rainbow silverbeet, crunchy pine nuts and sweet raisins goes perfectly together. This stellar side salad will add colour to every Christmas spread.
07
Christmas is the time to show our friends and family how much we care and what better gift than one made with love? These mini fruit tarts make the perfect coffee companion: keep a batch on hand for unexpected holiday visitors or gift them to teachers and neighbours. Made with Sunbeam Raisins, Sultanas and Currants, the decadent mixed fruit filling is what Christmas miracles are made of.
08
Give this traditional Aussie bread a festive, fruity makeover with this rum and raisin damper recipe. Cooked in a campfire oven or in the comfort of your kitchen, it’s the real deal. Serve piping hot with lashings of butter. A moreish, snackable dinner post Christmas lunching.
09
Despite their beautiful appearance, these meringue-topped spectacles are more than just looks. Packed with a sherry, almond and dried fruit-infused ice-cream filling, they will delight Christmas lunch guests with their festive flavours.
10
Grilled paprika chicken with raisin pilaf
Sweet raisins lend this paprika chicken and rice dish a Moroccan-inspired twist that will have guests begging for more. Ready in less than an hour, it can be enjoyed hot or as a cold salad the next day.
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