Raisin Recipes

Raisins feature in sweet and savory cooking around the world. Our recipes with raisins please everyone, from entrees with raisins to Indian and vegan dishes to desserts.

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    Carrot Cake Cupcakes

    This recipe is so special to me because it was passed down from my grandmother, to my mother, and now...


    Grandma’s Favorite Sugar Cookies

    “Whenever company came to our house, my mother would bring out a batch of her sugar cookies,” says Ann DeHass,...


    Mushroom Panzanella

    My fresh take on classic Italian bread salad pairs well with grilled or roasted meats. —Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia


    Special Raisin Pie

    When I first made this pie, I thought it was terrific. Then I entered it at the county fair and...


    Sweet Braided Loaves

    “This recipe was handed down from my grandmother. I make it for my family every year for Easter morning.”
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    Pineapple and Chicken Salad

    I serve this entree salad in hollowed-out pineapple halves as a pretty company dish. Tender chicken tossed with fruit, nuts...


    Easy Cherry Strudels

    “My family loves this. It's on the table every Christmas morning and it travels so well to ladies brunches at...


    Brandy Pear Pie

    I tapped into my French heritage for this recipe by incorporating Calvados, an apple brandy from the Normandy region of...

    Raisin Peanut Butter Balls

    These healthy peanut butter balls are easy to put together and convenient to have on hand for after school. They'll...


    Raisin-Nut Bread Pudding

    My husband and I are retired and our children are all grown, so this small-size dessert works perfectly for us....


    Raisin Cinnamon Bars

    I've been making these simple iced bars for more than 40 years. They're easy to prepare for dessert or as...


    M&M Snack Mix

    This colorful snack mix, shared by Billie Blanton of Kingsport, Tennessee, will satisfy a "sweet tooth" or "salty tooth"!


    Raisin Oatmeal Mix

    "We like the sweet cinnamony flavor of this instant oatmeal at our house," relates Robert Caummisar of Grayson, Kentucky. The...


    Rum Raisin Muffins

    Both men and women enjoy these rum-flavored, raisin-filled goodies. I think they're best served warm with mugs of hot coffee...


    Pineapple-Raisin Nut Bread

    This sweet, dark bread from Jeanne Perdue of Houston, Texas has a nice level of spice that makes it perfect...


    Danish Julekage

    Cardamom and lots of fruit enliven this unique holiday bread. The recipe was handed down from my grandmother, who came...


    Broccoli Raisin Salad

    Indulge in a scrumptious broccoli raisin salad with a creamy dressing and crispy bacon. This is a must-try recipe for...

    Quick Oatmeal Raisin Pancakes

    I found this pancake recipe in a newspaper nearly 50 years ago and have used it ever since. —Karel Hurt,...


    Granola Trail Mix

    My family has always enjoyed this crunchy four-ingredient snack. When we go camping, each person includes one additional ingredient like...


    Cranberry Conserve

    I'm 95, and I still remember my grandmother from Germany making this lovely, delicious conserve for the holidays. She'd give...


    Old-Fashioned Raisin Pie

    "My family came to Texas from Virginia after the Civil War," relates Debra Ayers from Cheyenne, Wyoming. "Two brothers helped...


    Cinnamon-Raisin Granola

    "This granola recipe makes a great late-night snack," explains Ida Grove, Iowa field editor Tammy Neubauer. "I like that it's...


    Cashew-Curry Chicken Salad

    My husband and I fell hard for the curried chicken salad from our grocery store deli, and I knew I...

    Sweet Potato Bread

    One slice of this warm, tender sweet potato bread and you’ll see why it’s one of our favorite sweet potato...


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    Apple Strudel

    The ideal fall recipe has arrived: the apple strudel. Filled with a gooey inside and wrapped in a golden, flaky...


    Pumpkin Raisin Bread

    This pumpkin raisin bread recipe is perfect for holiday parties, gifting or just enjoying at home.


    Miniature Christmas Fruitcakes

    I’ve found that people who normally won’t eat fruitcake make an exception when they sample these. Using mini muffin pans...


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    Raisin Cookies

    With four sons in service during World War II, my mother sent these favorite cookies as a taste from home...


    Lane Cake

    >What’s the most sumptuous, indulgent cake you can bake for your guests? The answer is Lane Cake, a southern classic...