FIVE SPICED SUGAR (Net Wt. 339g)

INGREDIENTS:  Sugar, Cinnamon, Fennel, Cloves, Star Anise, White Pepper

To prepare as Five Spiced Simple Syrup, add 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup Five Spiced Sugar to a small saucepan over medium heat.  Stir until sugar has dissolved.  Let cool, then pour into a glass jar with a lid.  Use in drinks, desserts, etc.  Store in fridge; use within 1 month.

To prepare as a Five Spiced Old Fashioned, pour 1 1/2 tablespoons of prepared Five Spiced Simple Syrup (recipe above) into a chilled old-fashioned glass.  Pour in 1.5 ounces of your favorite Bourbon and stir.  Add a large ice cube or crushed ice.  Garnish with an orange peel, cinnamon stick & star anise.

To prepare as Five Spiced Waffles, prepare your favorite waffle batter as normal except substitute Five Spiced Sugar for the granulated sugar.  To prepare a Five Spiced Maple Syrup for serving, add 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup water, and 1/4 cup Five Spice Sugar to a small saucepan over medium heat.  Stir until sugar has dissolved, then remove from heat.  Top waffles with butter, Five Spiced Maple Syrup, and sprinkle with more Five Spiced Sugar if desired.

To prepare as Five Spiced Strawberries, rinse and slice 16 ounces strawberries.  Add 4 teaspoons of Five Spiced Sugar, gently toss to combine.  Cover and let sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes, or until it releases its juices.

To prepare as Five Spiced Chocolate Chip Cookies, preheat oven to 375 degrees F.  Beat 1 cup softened salted butter with 3/4 cup Five Spice Sugar and 3/4 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy.  Then beat in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.  In a bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.  Slowly add this mixture to the butter mixture, beating until just combined.  Stir in 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips.  Form 2 tablespoons of cookie dough into balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.  Bake 10 minutes, or until light brown with soft centers.  Let cool on cookie sheet for 3 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack.

This product was produced at a Home Food Processing Establishment and was made in a facility that also processes wheat, egg, milk, peanuts, soy, tree nuts, shellfish, fish, and sesame. Extend shelf life by storing in a cool, dark, dry place.