{"product_id":"madina-raisin-paste-700g","title":"Madina Raisin Paste 700g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMadina Raisin Paste\u003c\/strong\u003e is a thick, smooth paste made from \u003cstrong\u003eraisins\u003c\/strong\u003e – dried grapes (kishmish) ground down into a dense, spoonable paste with the mellow, honeyed sweetness of the fruit. It does what date paste does, with the lighter, fruitier taste of raisins: a natural sweetener for baking, a ready-made filling for pastries and bars, and a spread for toast and porridge – no soaking, no blending. This is a generous \u003cstrong\u003e700g tub\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwap it for sugar in cakes, flapjacks, cookies and bread, use it as the filling for rolls, bars and pastries, roll it into energy balls, blend it into smoothies, swirl it through porridge and yoghurt, spread it on toast, or add a spoonful to chutneys, tagines and curries for a sweet note.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMade with\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGood for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRaisin paste – 700g tub\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaisins (dried grapes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural sweetener for baking, fillings for pastries and bars, energy balls, smoothies, porridge and toast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raisin paste is a natural product, so its colour, firmness and sweetness vary slightly from batch to batch.\u003ch2\u003eWays to use raisin paste\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural sweetener\u003c\/strong\u003e – Swap it for sugar in cakes, muffins, flapjacks, cookies and fruit bread – roughly like for like, reducing the other liquid a little, as the paste is moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFillings\u003c\/strong\u003e – Roll it into a log and wrap it in pastry for fruit rolls, spread it between oat layers for bars, or use it to fill pastries, pinwheels and stuffed buns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy balls \u0026amp; bars\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mix with oats, ground nuts, seeds and cocoa and roll into balls or press into bars – the paste binds the mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreakfast\u003c\/strong\u003e – Swirl it through porridge, overnight oats or yoghurt, or spread it on toast and crumpets with butter or nut butter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmoothies\u003c\/strong\u003e – Blend a spoonful into smoothies and milkshakes instead of honey or syrup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSavoury\u003c\/strong\u003e – Stir a spoonful into chutneys, tagines, pilafs, kormas and stuffings for the sweetness raisins bring to those dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo loosen\u003c\/strong\u003e – Raisin paste is thick. Stir in a little warm water, juice or milk for a spreadable or pourable consistency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is raisin paste?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaisins (dried grapes) ground down into a thick, smooth paste – a natural sweetener and binder that tastes like a concentrated raisin: mellow, fruity and honeyed. It is used like date paste, with a lighter flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I bake with it instead of sugar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes – swap it for sugar roughly like for like and reduce the other liquid a little. It also binds flapjacks, bars and energy balls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it contain added sugar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sweetness comes from the raisins themselves. Please check the pack label for the full ingredients list.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it the same as your date paste?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo – this is made from raisins, so it is lighter and fruitier. Madina date paste (plain and flavoured) and fig paste are also in our shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow should I store it after opening?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once opened, keep the lid on and use within a few weeks; keeping it in the fridge keeps it fresher for longer, and it can also be frozen in portions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the best before date?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is printed on the pack. If you need a particular date, please contact us before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it delivered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45. 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