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REDISCOVER CALIFORNIA RAISINS
The
INNOVATION GUIDE
Better
Sweet
Solution
CALIFORNIA R AISINS
Sweet by Nature
calraisins.org
THINK YOU KNOW
CALIFORNIA RAISINS?
Think again.
What you know about this sun-sweetened
superfood only scratches the surface of
what it brings to formulations.
Sure, you’ve seen California raisins star in
breakfast cereals and bagels. But have you
given raisins a whirl in a savory snack mix,
meat-based filling or steak sauce?
It’s time you do. California raisins aren’t just
America’s most popular dried fruit; they’re
REDISCOVER CALIFORNIA RAISINS
functional powerhouses that multitask in
more ways than you can imagine. We’ll
help you get that imagination started.
FIND THE RECIPES IN THIS BOOK AND
MORE INSPIRATION AT CALRAISINS.ORG.
REDUCE ADDED SUGAR
IMPROVE TEXTURE
IMPROVE MOUTHFEEL
EXTEND SHELF LIFE
BOOST COLOR
ADD FLAVOR COMPLEXITY
OATMEAL-RAISIN DONUTS WITH CHAI ICING
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Form & Function
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CALIFORNIA RAISIN
A California raisin begins its journey in the vineyards of California’s San Joaquin Valley, where family farmers
grow seedless grapes under conditions that couldn’t be better for making sweet nuggets of California sunshine.
From there, state-of-the-art production processes and strict adherence to quality standards ensure that
California raisins are the safest, highest-quality, best-tasting raisins in the world. We wouldn’t have it any other
way. To learn more about how California raisins are made, read more at calraisins.org/about/the-raisin-industry.
PUTTING CALIFORNIA RAISINS TO WORK:
REDUCE ADDED SUGAR VISCOSITY FLAVOR ENHANCEMENT
You can reduce your product’s added California raisin paste loves water. California raisins contain 2.2% tartaric
sugars and avoid artificial sweeteners When mixed into formulations with acid—a natural flavor enhancer. They’re
when you use this natural source of ample free moisture, its high water- also packed with Maillard reaction
sweetness. If you are looking for a binding capacity clings to moisture precursors, so when roasted, baked
cleaner label with less added sugars, and creates a smooth, viscous or processed at high temperatures,
California raisins are the answer. texture that thickens everything they make everything taste richer.
from sauces to smoothies. No need
FAT REPLACEMENT for gums or modified starches. FLAVOR COMPATIBILITY
The plump, soft “chew” of California California raisins play well with other
raisins does wonders for mimicking MANAGE MOISTURE flavors. Whether accompanying
fat’s richness. And because raisins Thanks to their intact skins and sweet notes like vanilla, cinnamon
aren’t packed with sugar crystals, fructose and glucose content, California and citrus or meaty, spicy and savory
their texture is smooth and creamy. raisins often have a lower water profiles, they provide an excellent—and
Put raisins to work in low-fat baked activity than other vine fruits dried to familiar—flavor background to products
goods, cookies and cakes. the same moisture level. The upshot: in every section of the supermarket.
They’re the perfect fit in low-moisture
BINDING snacks, cereals, bars and confections. SKIN INTEGRITY
The natural sugars in California No one ever called California raisins
raisin juice concentrate help bind SHELF-LIFE EXTENSION “thin-skinned”! In fact, their skins are
dry ingredients in everything from Because California raisins and raisin strong enough to withstand mixing and
bars and breakfast cereals to cookies ingredients hold water and build other processes without damage, so
and snack clusters. Try raisin juice natural viscosity, they help maintain a they maintain their shape and integrity
concentrate instead of sugar syrup to soft, appealing texture in baked goods during manufacturing, building
adhere seasoning blends to nut mixes. throughout their shelf life without the volume in the finished product.
need for texturizers or preservatives.
NATURAL PRESERVATIVE CROP CONSISTENCY
California raisins contain naturally FLAVOR STABILITY You always know what you’re
occurring organic acids like tartaric, California raisins’ sweet, fruity getting with California raisins and
propionic and glutamic acids. Not flavor develops in the sun and stays raisin products because our family
only do these enhance flavors, stable for more than a year when farmers harvest and process their
they also inhibit mold growth and stored properly. It stands up to grapes carefully and with the
act as natural preservatives. processing conditions and ingredient most advanced equipment. That
interactions in applications, too. So translates into consistent color,
no surprises: You’ll always get the texture, flavor and goodness.
great taste of California raisins.
SWEET-AND-SAVORY RAISIN, CHICKEN AND PORK EMPANADAS THE BLUE-SKY CONCEPTS, FORMULATIONS AND INSPIRATION ON THE
FOLLOWING PAGES WILL GET YOU THINKING DIFFERENTLY ABOUT RAISINS.
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RAISIN-CARAMEL
Snacks.
POPCORN CLUSTERS
PEPITAS
These crowd-pleasing clusters of
sweet-and-salty caramel corn are
A BETTER KIND OF SWEET deadly delicious and made with
Job number-one in food healthy, whole-food ingredients.
formulation is cutting added They feature California natural
sugar—yet consumers still seedless raisins in all their forms,
crave sweetness. What they from whole raisins to raisin paste
and raisin juice concentrate.
don’t crave are ingredient
Snackers are guaranteed a raisin in
statements muddled up with
every bite, along with almonds and
“chemical-sounding” artificial crispy pepitas.
and alternative sweeteners.
So consider California raisins. THE CALIFORNIA RAISIN AND CRISPY
Raisins are a 100% natural RAISIN ADVANTAGE: GARBANZO BEAN SNACK
way to give formulations the • Natural seedless raisins and paste MIX WITH COCONUT
sweetness consumers want but lend natural sweetness and allow FLAKES AND CURRY
without added sugars. That’s for added sugar reductions. The bright color and natural
because raisins are sweetened • Natural seedless raisins also sweetness of California golden
by the sun—no added sugars, add a nice chew to the texture. raisins and raisin juice concentrate
flavors or additives needed. • Raisin paste and raisin juice are the stars in this ensemble of
concentrate create a rich curry-kissed crispy garbanzos,
mahogany color. cashews and toasted coconut.
Sunny golden raisins add a
welcomed textural contrast. This is
irresistible as a snack, but it’s just as
tasty tossed on a salad, too.
SWEET-AND-SAVORY
RAISIN CLUSTERS WITH THE CALIFORNIA
WILD RICE, ALMONDS, RAISIN ADVANTAGE:
SMOKED PAPRIKA • Golden raisins’ mildly sweet
AND ROSEMARY flavor accommodates a variety
of profile choices.
Bundles of sweet-salty crunchiness
• Raisin juice concentrate binds the
pay homage to classic trail mix with
seasoning to the snack mix and
their ample inclusion of California
adds sweetness.
natural seedless raisins. Meanwhile,
their combo of almonds, sunflower • Raisins could fit a number of
seeds, wild rice and puffed pulse-based snacks: peas, lentils,
black beans and more.
quinoa puts a contemporary—and
nutritious—twist on the classic
formula. Rosemary and smoked
paprika add a sophisticated note.
THE CALIFORNIA
RAISIN ADVANTAGE:
• Natural seedless raisins add chew
and sweetness.
• Raisin juice concentrate balances
the sweetness of maple syrup and
binds the mix.
• Whole raisins bring a wholesome
element of real fruit with no
added sugar.
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Beverage.
CINNAMON-RAISIN
OATMILK SMOOTHIE
Raisins and cinnamon make for a
powerhouse pairing in everything
from bagels to breakfast cereals. Now
they add their magic to the smoothie
category in this thick and creamy blend
of nutritious oatmilk, ripe bananas,
almonds, cinnamon and a hint of salt.
We’ve used natural seedless raisins
here, because they pair perfectly with
the oat and cinnamon flavors.
THE CALIFORNIA
RAISIN ADVANTAGE:
• Natural seedless raisins
complement the cinnamon,
almond and banana flavors.
• Blended into the smoothie mix,
the raisins enhance its texture.
• Raisins add natural sweetness
without added sugars.
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FOR THE LATEST NUTRITION
RESEARCH AND TECHNICAL
DOCUMENTATION.
ULTIMATE RAISIN BARK
These chocolate barks are the perfect
yin-yang confections for featuring
Confectionery.
California raisins. The dark chocolate
option matches 70%-cocoa chocolate
with almonds, pistachios and natural
seedless raisins, while the white
WHAT’S A CONFECTIONERY RAISIN? chocolate version delivers sweetness
and spice courtesy of golden raisins,
It’s the same delectable California raisin you’re familiar with,
coconut and ginger. A “superseed”
but with features like oil coatings, special shapes and specific blend of hemp and chia seeds makes
sizes developed to suit the needs of panners and candymakers. both barks indulgent and on-trend.
How do you declare the oil coatings used on confectionery
raisins in a finished product’s ingredient statement? You don’t— THE CALIFORNIA
they’re considered processing aids and needn’t appear on the RAISIN ADVANTAGE:
ingredients list. Processors can apply as much as 0.25% oil as • Raisins add a sophisticated twist
a raisin coating for confectionery applications. to the trending bark category.
• Raisins lend a softer texture
VISIT CALRAISINS.ORG/HOW-TO-SOURCE than is typical of most barks.
TO FIND A RAISIN PACKER WHO CAN MEET • The raisins’ color contrast and
visual appeal stands out on shelves.
YOUR CONFECTIONERY SPECS.
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RUM-RAISIN
BLONDIE BITES OATMEAL-RAISIN DONUTS
While two-bite brownies are all Donuts are dessert darlings, and
the rage, these California blondies these over-the-top oatmeal-raisin
raise eyebrows not only with their numbers hit the spot. Warmly
golden color, but with their grown- spiced, mildly sweet cake-style
up rum-raisin flavor. Whole raisins donuts get a touch of whole-grain
and raisin paste carry the profile, oats and California raisins, plus
providing a perfect pairing for the a silky glaze flavored with either
rum, and add their sweetness and spiced chai or white chocolate.
creamy texture, to boot. So rich And as the crowning touch, a
they don’t even need any icing, fresh raisin crumble on top is
these blondies will make it hard to as attractive to admire as it is
stop at two bites. impossible not to nosh on.
THE CALIFORNIA THE CALIFORNIA
RAISIN ADVANTAGE:
Bakery.
RAISIN ADVANTAGE:
• Raisin paste is hygroscopic, • Raisins bring the “fun factor”
binding moisture and improving to the donuts’ understated,
the blondies’ texture. natural sweetness.
UNCONDITIONALLY GREAT • Raisins and raisin paste add • The tannins in the
natural sweetness with a complex raisins beautifully balance
You can use raisins straight out of flavor that complements the rum. the indulgent, creamy,
the case, but savvy bakers know
• Raisin paste is pale enough not to sweet glazes.
to condition them first. How do interfere with the blondies’ color.
you condition a raisin? The process
involves rehydrating the raisins
to the right moisture level and is
particularly important when using
raisins in breads—unconditioned
raisins can draw moisture from
the dough, compromising
SALTED RAISIN-
texture and shelf life alike. PECAN TARTLETS
A blend of raisin paste and raisin
LEARN THE FINER POINTS
juice concentrate delivers function
OF CONDITIONING RAISINS, and flavor in this upmarket spin on
VISIT CALRAISINS.ORG/ a pie-shop classic. Even better, raisins
PROFESSIONALS/BAKING provide enough sweetness to replace
corn syrup. The butter-soaked raisins
in every bite are unforgettable.
THE CALIFORNIA
RAISIN ADVANTAGE:
• Raisin paste and raisin
juice concentrate replace
corn syrup while developing
a workable consistency.
• Whole natural seedless
raisins lend a silky texture that
complements the pecans’ crunch.
• Raisin juice concentrate
caramelizes without burning,
adding rich Maillard reaction
aromas and flavors.
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SWEET-AND-SAVORY
RAISIN, CHICKEN AND
PORK EMPANADAS
Empanadas never go out of style,
Prepared
and the pork-and-chicken filling in
this version gets layers of updated
flavor from California raisin paste
and natural seedless raisins. The
Foods. raisin ingredients are compatible
with a number of fillings. Try raviolis,
dumplings or potstickers as well. CALIFORNIA SALAD KIT
CALIFORNIA WITH RAISIN VINAIGRETTE
THE CALIFORNIA
RAISINS DON’T RAISIN ADVANTAGE: Tender field greens lay the
JUST ADD SWEETNESS, • Raisin paste’s sugars bind groundwork for a California-inspired
they add depth of flavor and the filling’s free water, medley of sundried tomatoes, toasted
complexity to complement managing moisture and pistachios, shredded carrots, Brussels
preventing syneresis. sprouts, sunflower seeds, Parmesan
a vast array of prepared
• Raisin paste and whole cheese and olive-oil focaccia croutons.
foods. Both sweet and savory But the real hero here are the
raisins add a mildly sweet
categories benefit from the balance to the filling without California golden and natural seedless
nuanced and versatile notes overpowering it. raisins sprinkled on top. Raisin paste
of raisins! • Raisin paste is an economical also features in the vinaigrette,
filling addition, extending the adding texture and a sweet finish.
meat without compromising Try Raisin Vinaigrette with these
texture or stability.
other Salad Kit combinations:
• SONOMA: Raisins, smoked
almonds and crispy quinoa
• MANDARIN: Raisins, crispy
wontons and puffed rice
• HAWAIIAN: Golden raisins,
ANCHO-RAISIN toasted coconut flakes and
CHICKEN WINGS crushed macadamia nuts
• CARNIVAL: Golden raisins,
Chicken wings get the mole
mustard pretzel bits and
treatment in this sticky, finger-
sunflower seeds
licking take on a fan favorite.
California raisin paste in the umami- THE CALIFORNIA
forward ancho-barbecue sauce and RAISIN ADVANTAGE:
raisin juice concentrate in the wings’
24-hour saltwater brine makes the • Shelf life and structural
integrity make raisins sturdy
concept especially crave-worthy.
and easy to use in salad kits.
Round the experience out with a
garnish of toasty sesame seeds. The • Raisin paste adds texture
heat level here is a 4 out of 10, but and sweetness to balance
the tangy vinaigrette.
feel free to dial it higher.
• Raisins’ versatile flavor
THE CALIFORNIA “plays well” across salad
RAISIN ADVANTAGE: builds and dressing options.
• Raisin paste drives the texture
in this barbecue sauce, which
has the cling to stick to wings.
• Flavor from the raisin paste
echoes the ancho chiles.
• Raisin juice concentrate adds
natural sugars to the brine but
doesn’t burn during prep.
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NATURAL SEEDLESS RAISINS
CALIFORNIA RAISINS BEGIN WITH 100% NATURAL
GRAPES, HARVESTED BY FAMILY FARMERS. RAISIN PASTE
Perfect Form
Dried to a moisture content of 13%-18%, they’re a CALIFORNIA RAISIN PASTE OFFERS ALL THE
natural fit in bars and breakfast cereals; in bakery, GOODNESS OF 100% CALIFORNIA RAISINS—
their hygroscopicity improves texture and extends BECAUSE IT IS 100% CALIFORNIA RAISINS.
shelf life. Raisins are available in a variety of sizes, This exciting new form opens up entirely new
from “smalls” for baking to medium-size “selects” functional and innovation opportunities. Made
and “jumbos” for trail mix. And because California by extruding raisins through a fine-mesh screen
raisins are sturdy enough to withstand most processes, and heating the paste for ease of use, raisin paste
Whether you’re looking for flavor, function or both, California raisin
they maintain integrity in finished applications. Best is one more tool for adding raisins’ natural sweetness,
processors have developed the perfect raisin products to strengthen of all, what you see is what you get—California raisins color and flavor to formulations without added sugars.
appear on ingredient statements as just that: “raisins.” Its texture can range from fine and smooth to coarse,
formulations and make finished products stand out on crowded shelves. lending versatility in multiple applications. And its
functional roles can include managing moisture and
RAISIN JUICE CONCENTRATE texture in baked goods, adding color and sweetness
LEARN MORE ABOUT CALIFORNIA RAISIN PRODUCTS AND TECHNICAL CALIFORNIA RAISIN JUICE CONCENTRATE IS THE to sauces, acting as a humectant in bars and inhibiting
SPECIFICATIONS IN THE CALIFORNIA RAISINS TECHNICAL BROCHURE: LIQUID CONCENTRATE OF CALIFORNIA RAISINS. mold and lending clean sweetness across applications.
CALRAISINS.ORG/PROFESSIONALS/FOODPROCESSING/RAISIN-TECHNICAL-BROCHURE/ It may be the handiest ingredient you don’t yet know
about. To make raisin juice concentrate, processors GOLDEN RAISINS
use a gentle, water-based method to extract the
juice from California raisins; evaporation yields a WHAT MAKES GOLDEN RAISINS GOLDEN?
concentrate with at least 70% natural soluble fruit Like natural seedless raisins, goldens begin as seedless
solids that’s naturally sweet and redolent of raisins. grapes; the difference comes in how they’re dried
Raisin juice concentrate extends shelf life and acts as and treated. While natural seedless dry under the sun
a natural preservative in bakery, adds flavor and body for several weeks—during which time the Maillard
to confectionery fillings, controls breakage in cookies, reaction gives them their “tan”—golden raisins are
binds ingredients in cereal bars, serves as a syrup in dried mechanically to keep their color golden.
ice cream and lends color to chocolate milk. It’s the
stealth ingredient your benchtop can’t be without.
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RECIPES
RECIPES
Yields 24 93g servings Yields 24 35g servings
Raisin-Caramel Popcorn Clusters with Pepitas Ultimate Dark Chocolate Raisin Bark & Ultimate White Chocolate Raisin Bark
Heat oven to 250°F. BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE RAISIN WHITE CHOCOLATE GOLDEN RAISIN
248 g POPCORN KERNELS
456 g UNSALTED BUTTER 1. Pop the popcorn kernels and set aside in large stainless steel bowl. 600 g CHOCOLATE COUVERTURE, BITTERSWEET 660 g WHITE CHOCOLATE
364 g COCONUT SUGAR 2. In saucepan, bring the butter, sugar, California raisin concentrate, 48 g CALIFORNIA RAISINS 114 g CALIFORNIA GOLDEN RAISINS
CALIFORNIA RAISIN California raisin paste and salt to a boil. 86.40 g ALMONDS, TOASTED SLIVERED 102 g GINGER, CANDIED, CHOPPED
212 g
JUICE CONCENTRATE
3. Let boil while whisking approx 2-3 minutes. 75.60 g PISTACHIO, MEAT, CHOPPED 43.20 g COCONUT, TOASTED, STRIPS, BROKEN PIECES
136 g CALIFORNIA RAISIN PASTE Take off heat and whisk in baking soda and vanilla extract. 37.80 g SUNFLOWER KERNELS, TOASTED 27 g CHIA SEEDS
16 g SEA SALT
4. Whisk to combine and quickly pour over popcorn. 24 g CHIA SEEDS 27 g HEMP HEARTS
4g BAKING SODA Add pepitas and almonds. Stir to combine.
24 g HEMP HEARTS
6g VANILLA EXTRACT 5. Pour onto prepared sheet pan. Bake at 250°F for 10 minutes, stir.
200 g PEPITAS, ROASTED Then bake for another 20 minutes.
1. Chop chocolate and melt half in double boiler. Once melted, slowly temper the chocolate by adding the rest little
200 g ALMONDS, SLICED 6. Stir in California raisins, and bake for another 15 minutes. by little. Melt until glossy.
400 g CALIFORNIA RAISINS
7. Form into clusters while warm and pliable. Let cool completely. 2. Spread chocolate in 1/8” thickness on silpat and distribute the rest of the ingredients evenly. Press to adhere,
3. Cool at ambient and cut random portions with a hot and dry sharp knife. Store at ambient, covered airtight.
Yields 24 50g servings
Sweet-and-Savory Raisin Clusters with Wild Rice, Almonds, Smoked Paprika and Rosemary Yields 24 16g servings
CALIFORNIA RAISIN
Rum-Raisin Blondie Bites
120 g
JUICE CONCENTRATE
72 g LIGHT BROWN SUGAR 102 g ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat California raisin juice concentrate, Heat oven to 325°F.
48 g MAPLE SYRUP 74.80 g UNSALTED BUTTER
brown sugar and maple syrup on low until sugar has dissolved and it
54.40 g CALIFORNIA RAISIN PASTE 1. Melt butter, California raisin paste, and brown sugar in a saucepan
120 g CRISPY WILD RICE begins to froth.
over low heat until sugar is dissolved and butter is melted.
360 g ROASTED ALMONDS 2. Pour over crispy rice, almonds, California raisins, sunflower seeds, quinoa 81.60 g BROWN SUGAR
2. Whisk flour, baking powder, salt and soda in a bowl and set aside.
144 g CALIFORNIA RAISINS crisps, spices, rosemary and salt in a large bowl. 38.76 g EGG
.125 tsp SALT 3. Temper egg into sugar mixture. Slowly add warm butter and sugar
240 g ROASTED SUNFLOWER SEEDS 3. Incorporate well and spread out on a sheetpan lined with a silpat to cool.
mixture into egg, whisking quickly.
120 g QUINOA CRISPIES 20.40 g RUM
4. Once it is cool enough to touch, form little clusters approx 1/2-1 tbsp big
.125 tsp BAKING SODA 4. Whisk flour mixture into the wet batter. Stir in vanilla, rum and
9g SMOKED PAPRIKA or 50g bite-sized clusters.
California raisins.
2.40 g CAYENNE 5. Leave to set at room temp until no longer tacky. .25 tsp BAKING POWDER
5. Spray a small muffin tin with nonstick spray. Scoop 16 grams of
1.80 g ROSEMARY, FRESH 13 g VANILLA EXTRACT
batter. Bake for 10 minutes.
18 g FINE SEA SALT 50 g CALIFORNIA RAISINS
Yields 24 50g servings Yields 24 1-donut servings
Raisin and Crispy Garbanzo Bean Snack Mix with Coconut Flakes and Curry Oatmeal-Raisin Donuts
120 g COCONUT OIL 85.50 g UNSALTED BUTTER
CALIFORNIA RAISIN Heat oven to 350°F. Heat oven to 400°F.
96 g 75 g VEGETABLE OIL
JUICE CONCENTRATE 1. Spray donut molds with pan spray, if needed.
1. Mix together coconut oil, California raisin juice concentrate, 148.50 g SUGAR
43 g LIGHT BROWN SUGAR
brown sugar, curry powder and salt. 106.50 g BROWN SUGAR 2. Cream together butter, oil, sugar, brown sugar, and eggs.
24 g CURRY POWDER
2. Mix in cashews and garbanzos, toss well to coat. 150 g EGGS, LARGE 3. In a separate bowl, combine baking powder, baking
10 g FINE SEA SALT
3. Roast at 350°F for 5 minutes, add in California raisins. 9g BAKING POWDER soda, cinnamon, salt, flour and rolled oats.
288 g ROASTED CASHEWS
4. Roast for another 2 minutes, add in coconut flakes. 3g BAKING SODA 4. Alternate adding dry flour mix and milk into the
384 g CRISPY GARBANZOS, SEA SALT wet batter until fully incorporated.
7g CINNAMON
360 g CALIFORNIA GOLDEN RAISINS 5. Roast for 1 minute and then let cool.
7g FINE SEA SALT 5. Stir in 265 grams of California raisins into the batter.
192 g COCONUT FLAKES, UNSWEETENED
423 g ALL PURPOSE FLOUR 6. Fill 24 donut molds with the batter to the rim.
94.50 g WHOLE ROLLED OATS 7. Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until donuts are
Yields 24 12 oz. servings 340.50 g WHOLE MILK golden and set.
Cinnamon-Raisin Oatmilk Smoothie 396 g
132 g
CALIFORNIA RAISINS, DIVIDED
CALIFORNIA GOLDEN RAISINS
8. Prepare glazes. For the white chocolate, melt the white
chocolate on a double boiler until totally melted. For the
5.45 kg OATMILK chai, whisk all ingredients together or whisk in a stand mixer.
1. Gather and scale all ingredients. GLAZES Incorporate milk as needed for a loose glaze.
1.02 kg BANANA, VERY RIPE
2. Place all ingredients in blender, blend at low for 20 seconds, 412 g POWDERED SUGAR 9. Chop the remaining Caliornia raisins, both types, and reserve
2.21 kg CALIFORNIA RAISINS
increase speed to high and let blend for another 30-45 seconds. 200 g UNSALTED BUTTER, ROOM TEMP. for the topping. Dunk the tops of 12 donuts in chai glaze
510 g ALMONDS, TOASTED and the tops of 12 donuts in white chocolate glaze.
3. Pour smoothie into glass and garnish with a little cinnamon, 140 g CHAI SYRUP CONCENTRATE
7g CINNAMON, GROUND
California raisins and chopped almonds. 936 g WHITE CHOCOLATE 10. Sprinkle the chopped California raisins on top for garnish.
6g KOSHER SALT
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RECIPES Yields 24 2 in. rounds Yields 24 6 pc. servings
RECIPES
Salted Raisin-Pecan Tartlets Ancho-Raisin Chicken Wings
FILLING
PIE CRUST 1. For brine, place water in a food safe container.
CALIFORNIA RAISIN
600 g ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR 210 g 2. Add the California raisin juice concentrate, salt and
JUICE CONCENTRATE
36 g CANE SUGAR crushed red chili flakes.
210 g CALIFORNIA RAISIN PASTE
12 g SEA SALT 3. Using the whisk, whisk until the salt has dissolved, about 1 minute.
170 g CANE SUGAR
BUTTER, CHILLED 4. Place chicken wings in brine liquid and cover. Hold cold and let
460 g
AND DICED INTO 1/4" CUBES 10 g VANILLA EXTRACT BRINE
brine for 24 hours.
220 g ICE WATER 360 g MAPLE SYRUP 10.9 kg CHICKEN WINGS
5. For sauce: Place cleaned ancho chiles in saucepot, cover with water,
218 g EGGS 22.7 kg WATER
by about 1/2˝.
Heat oven to 400°F. 84 g BUTTER 1 kg SALT
6. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, turn off heat and let anchos
1. Combine the flour, sugar and salt in a large 192 g PECANS, LIGHTLY CHOPPED CALIFORNIA RAISIN
346.8 g sit in the water for about 30-40 minutes, till soft.
mixing bowl or a food processor. Whisk or 160 g CALIFORNIA RAISINS JUICE CONCENTRATE
40 g CRUSHED RED CHILE FLAKES 7. Drain anchos into colander.
pulse briefly until combined. 160 g CALIFORNIA GOLDEN RAISINS
8. Clean saucepot and return to a burner, turn on heat to a medium-
2. Sprinkle butter evenly over the mixture, it’s 6g SEA SALT
high flame. Add vegetable oil, once the oil is hot, add onions.
recommended to use a food processor to cut SAUCE
in the butter. Pulse the mix 5–7 times, until the Decrease oven temp to 350°F. 9. Cook onions for about 5 minutes over medium heat,
150 g ANCHO CHILIS add garlic and cook for another minute, stir often so
butter is the size of peas. 1. Bloom California raisins by soaking them in hot water for 3 minutes.
Drain and set aside. 2.84 kg WATER garlic doesn’t burn.
3. Move mixture to bowl, sprinkle with ice water,
and use spatula to just incorporate the water, 252.90 g VEGETABLE OIL 10. Add anchos and remaining ingredients to the onions and garlic,
2. Combine California raisin paste and California raisin concentrate
until clumps form in the dough. in food processor, adding small amounts of paste at a time, until 86.70 g ONION, WHITE bring to a simmer over medium heat, once simmering, lower heat
fully incorporated. 1.41 kg KETCHUP to low.
4. Turn out onto plastic wrap, and form into ball in
your hands—like you are making a snowball, the 3. Whisk together California raisin mix, sugar, vanilla, 684 g APPLE CIDER VINEGAR 11. Let the sauce cook for about 20 minutes over a very
dough should be loose and “raggy.” maple syrup and eggs until smooth. 390 g CALIFORNIA RAISIN PASTE low heat, stirring occasionally.
5. Press into 3/4” disk, and wrap in plastic wrap. 4. Gently melt butter on stove, until just bubbling. Whisk 150 g BROWN SUGAR 12. Remove sauce from heat, place sauce in the blender,
into filling mixture slowly, then add chopped pecans and 120 g WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE might have to do in two batches.
6. Refrigerate for at least one hour, or up to 3 days,
until ready to use. bloomed California raisins. Mix until incorporated. 18 g CUMIN 13. Turn blender on medium-high speed, might have to pulse to get it
5. Add 45g of mixture to each crust, or until crust is going. Let it blend until smooth. Pour into a clean container, repeat
7. Roll out pie dough until smooth and 1/8˝ thick, 1.50 g SALT, KOSHER
filled to 1/4˝ or so from the rim of crust. with any remaining sauce. Place in an ice bath to cool quickly.
and using a 3-3.5˝ ring mold, punch out pie 1.50 g BLACK PEPPER
crusts. 6. Decorate top of tarts with pecan halves and California raisins. 14. Place desired amount of wings in colander to drain.
144 g GARLIC
8. Press crust circle into the cupcake pan, making 7. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until just golden brown on top. 15. Once wings are drained, place wings in a fryer basket and fry in a
720 g CHICKEN STOCK
sure to smooth tops and edges, and make crust After 20 minutes or so, you can tent the pies with foil if they preheated 375°F fryer.
walls consistent. are browning too fast. 16. Fry wings for 9-12 minutes or until internal temperature reaches
9. Line each pie crust with parchment paper and 8. Remove from oven, and place individual tarts on wire rack. 165°F.
fill with beans or pie weights. Bake in oven for 15 The tarts will have a small dome, but will flatten once they cool. 17. Place crispy wings in the bowl and toss with sauce.
minutes. Remove parchment paper and beans/
9. Finish with Maldon sea salt. Serve with whipped cream or 18. Hold hot before service. Garnish with sesame seeds.
weights, leave pan on counter to slightly cool.
ice cream, studded with California raisins, both types.
Yields 24 4 oz. servings
Yields 24 2-piece servings California Salad Kit with Raisin Vinaigrette
Sweet-and-Savory Raisin, Chicken and Pork Empanadas
SALAD
706 g GROUND PORK 360 g CALIFORNIA GOLDEN RAISINS
706 g GROUND CHICKEN 360 g CALIFORNIA RAISINS VINAIGRETTE
360 g CALIFORNIA RAISIN PASTE 88 g SHREDDED CARROTS 60 g LEMON JUICE
CALIFORNIA RAISIN 240 g PARMESAN CHEESE SHAVINGS 600 g OLIVE OIL
40 g
JUICE CONCENTRATE 1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl, except empanada skins, 120 g TOASTED, SALTED PISTACHIOS 150 g WHITE BALSAMIC VINEGAR
14 g TAJÍN SEASONING and reserve in the cooler for 3 hours. 480 g SUNDRIED TOMATOES 240 g CALIFORNIA RAISIN PASTE
10 g VIETNAMESE FIVE SPICE, GROUND 2. After mixture has been resting in the cooler, check the seasoning 480 g BRUSSELS SPROUTS 12 g ROASTED GARLIC, CHOPPED
44 g FRIED GARLIC by cooking a small portion of the filling and tasting it. Adjust 120 g OLIVE-OIL FOCACCIA CROUTONS 12 g OLD-STYLE MUSTARD
26 g FRIED ONION seasoning as needed.
85 g TOASTED SUNFLOWER SEEDS 3g SALT
40 g SESAME OIL 3. For the stuffing process, lay all the skins on the prep table and SALT 0.48 g BLACK PEPPER
2g
spoon 3 grams of filling in the center. Brush water on the edges of
120 g TAMARI 1g BLACK PEPPER
the skin and fold by hand or use a wonton maker.
100 g GARLIC, FRESH 340 g SPRING MIX GREENS
4. Brush the empanada with an egg wash (mix 1 fresh
100 g GREEN ONIONS, FRESH
egg and 1 g water) and bake for 25 minutes at 375°F.
100 g CALIFORNIA RAISINS 1. For the vinaigrette: Combine all ingredients except for the olive oil and blend until fully incorporated.
20 g CILANTRO, FRESH
2. With the blender on, pour the olive oil slowly until emulsified.
10 g EGG WASH
3. For the salad: Mix all the components and ingredients in a bowl, season with salt and pepper.
48 each EMPANADA SKINS Pour vinaigrette when ready to serve.
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