When a recipe calls for Belgian pearl sugar, trust only the genuine thing. Pearl sugar has a unique sweetness, taste and density and there’s even a big difference between Belgian and Swedish pearl sugar. For authentic tasting Liege waffles and European-style baked goods, there simply is no substitute for Belgian pearl sugar. Claims suggesting crushed sugar cubes…
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GMO-Free Belgian Pearl Sugar
Choose only the best for your family. Our Belgian sugar pearls start as beets grown by farmers in Belgium. The beets are harvested and converted to sugar pearls in the scenic province of Flemish Brabant, Belgium, where strict standards ensure each and every pearl is of the highest quality. The beets used to create Waffle Pantry‘s pearl…
Keeping Belgian Pearl Sugar Fresh
Have a bit of Belgian pearl sugar left over from a recipe? The pearl sugar powder and bits are wonderful in recipes so store them well. The easy short-term solution is to keep Belgian pearl sugar in the resealable pouches that arrive at your door. The pouches will help keep pearl sugar fresh and delicious for a three-month period. If you’re…
Cooking With Belgian Pearl Sugar
A customer recently sent in a question asking, “Can Belgian pearl sugar be used in baking and cooking?” The answer is yes and you may find yourself pleasantly surprised too. Belgian pearl sugar can do more than give your homemade Liege waffles a delightful caramelized crunch. It can also elevate other recipes, both sweet and savory. The sugar pearls impart a subtle…
