Hate raisins? Here’s how to deal with them in cooking and baking. Not everyone loves this ubiquitous dried fruit, and that’s okay.

Cook raisins in water with 1 cup of sugar until thick; set aside to cool. Cream the butter with the remaining 1 cup of sugar. Add egg yolks only, one at a time and beat well. Add salt and vanilla.

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Karmen often features it in recipes she serves at Halwa Bakery. This particular recipe features a kenafa stuffed with mixed nuts, raisins and coconut, topped with pistachios and edible roses.