This spiced citrus sugar blend is perfect for enhancing the flavor of your desserts and beverages. It's easy to make and adds a delightful touch to your culinary creations.
If you don't have dried citrus zest, grate the zest of an orange and a lemon. Spread it on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and place it in a warm oven (turned off) overnight to dry.
Drying the zest ensures it doesn't introduce moisture into the sugar blend.
In a mixing bowl, combine the light brown sugar, caster sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and ground cloves.
Mix thoroughly to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
Add the dried citrus zest to the sugar and spice mixture. Stir well to combine.
Break up any clumps of zest to ensure even mixing.
Transfer the spiced sugar blend to an airtight container for storage.
Label the container with the date to keep track of its freshness.
Use this spiced sugar blend to enhance the flavor of apple pies, crumbles, cakes, baked desserts, mulled wine, hot beverages, fruit salads, trifles, compotes, and purees.
Experiment with different dishes to discover your favorite uses for this blend.
