Terre Exotique Brown Sugar with Holiday Spices

• Where does this sugar come from?

Cane sugar, star of Reunion Island

Sugar cane appeared in 1663 in Reunion, at the time, it was used by settlers to make alcohol called "tracking". Today, the cultivation of sugar cane represents the main source of export income after tourism on Reunion Island. The cultivation of sugar cane is a traditional agricultural activity on the island of Réunion. Whether for extracting brown sugar, white sugar or making rum, sugar cane is one of the greatest treasures of the island.

To make cane sugar, the sugar cane must be crushed to extract a juice. Grinding breaks up hard knots in the sugar cane and flattens the cane stalks. The juice is collected, filtered and sometimes processed and then boiled to remove excess water. After cooling, pots of juice are usually agitated rapidly to incorporate air and promote crystallization.

· Spicy crème brûlée:sprinkle your cream with Christmas sugar with sweet spices then burn the sugar
· The Christmas snack:sprinkle Christmas sugar with sweet spices on a crushed banana
· Caramelized chicken: marinate your chicken thighs in olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice and this spicy sugar to soften the sauce and caramelize the meat
· Brioche with Christmas flavors: replace the sugar in your recipe with Christmas sugar with sweet spices
· Christmas cookies: put 3 tablespoons of Christmas sugar with sweet spices in your preparation
· Shortcrust pastry with Christmas spices: add 3 tablespoons of Christmas sugar with sweet spices to your preparation
· Vanilla and spice cake: replace the sugar in your recipe with Christmas sugar with sweet spices