Sweeteners · solid
Candi sugar
Also called kandijsuiker, Belgian candi sugar, candy sugar
Belgian caramelised sugar sold as white or brown lumps or a dark syrup; gives a deep caramel flavour to Flemish stews like stoofvlees, speculoos, waffles and abbey beers.
What can replace it
- T2 · GoodDark brown sugar
Less deep caramel and dissolves faster.
- T2 · GoodDemerara sugar
Lighter caramel and less colour.
- T2 · GoodMuscovado sugar
More molasses and moist; close dark colour.
- T3 · In a pinchRock sugar
Clear crystals, so no caramel flavour or brown colour.
Cook with Candi sugar
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