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Scented Sugar Trio

Source of Recipe


From "Christmas Family Gatherings" by Donata Maggipinto






List of Ingredients



• 6 cups sugar, divided
  
• 1-1/2 vanilla beans, cut into 2-inch lengths
  
• Zest of 1 lemon
  
• 2 cinnamon sticks
  






Instructions



1. For vanilla sugar:
   In food processor, combine 2 cups sugar and vanilla beans. Process until vanilla beans are finely chopped. Strain sugar through fine-mesh sieve to remove any large pieces of vanilla bean. Let stand a few days before using so that sugar becomes infused with the aroma of vanilla.
   
   
2. For lemon sugar:
   Remove zest from lemon using vegetable peeler to peel wide strips. Set out to dry overnight. In bowl, combine 2 cups sugar with lemon peel, then transfer to Mason jars or other covered containers. Let stand for a few days before using so that the sugar becomes infused with the flavor of lemon.
   
   
3. For cinnamon sugar:
   Divide 2 cups sugar between Mason jars or other covered containers and insert 1 cinnamon stick into each jar. Let stand for a few days before using so that sugar becomes infused with aroma of cinnamon. Alternatively, combine 2 cups sugar with 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, and divide between containers.
   
   Makes about 2 cups per flavor.
   
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   "Package the pretty sugars in clear Mason jars where they'll keep for months, ready for spooning into coffee or tea, shaken onto cereal or fruit, or sprinkled onto cookies before baking."