Birch Sugar

What is Birch Sugar?

Birch Sugar is a product made from the bark of white birch trees, which is grated and transformed into powder. It is rich in minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. It is considered a healthier sugar than white sugar and has a slightly sweeter flavor. It is used for flavoring and cooking in many products, and can also be consumed directly.

What are the flavors of Birch Sugar?

Birch Sugar has a slightly sweeter flavor than white sugar and has slightly caramelized notes. It also has slightly fruity flavors, and can have notes of vanilla, coconut, honey, caramel, cinnamon and hazelnut.

How to use Birch Sugar in cooking?

Birch Sugar can be used to flavor and cook food products. It can be added to desserts, cakes and cookies, and can also be used to cook fruits and vegetables. It can also be used to sweeten drinks, such as tea and coffee.

Our recipe ideas with Birch Sugar

Birch Sugar Cake

Mix 3 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2/3 cup birch sugar, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 3/4 cup milk, 1 egg, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until the batter is smooth. Pour batter into greased cake pan and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.

Birch Sugar Banana Bread

Mix 3 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda and 1/2 cup of birch sugar. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 mashed ripe bananas, 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup melted butter and 1 egg until well blended. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until the batter is smooth. Pour batter into greased loaf pan and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.

Apple and Birch Sugar Crumble

Preheat oven to 375°F. Peel and dice 4 apples. In a bowl, mix 1/4 cup of flour, 1/4 cup of birch sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1/4 cup of melted butter until the mixture is smooth. Place the apple pieces in an ovenproof dish and sprinkle the crumble mixture over the apples. Bake for 30 minutes.

Birch Sugar Smoothie

Put 1 chopped banana, 1/2 cup frozen raspberries, 1/2 cup coconut milk, 1 teaspoon birch sugar and 2 tablespoons chia seeds in a blender. Blend until smooth.

Strawberry and Birch Sugar Sorbet

Place 2 cups of frozen strawberries, 1/4 cup of birch sugar, 1/4 cup of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of honey in a blender. Blend until smooth. Place the mixture in an ice tray and freeze for about 4 hours.

How to store Birch Sugar?

Birch Sugar should be stored in a dry place away from direct sunlight. It can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.