Word of the Week - Macerate

Try macerating with one hand and taking a photo of it with the other!

I've never heard of this word till I read it in Wendy's blog. Such a strange word that actually sounded offensive to a friend, purely based on sound. Simply put, it's a culinary term that means to soften or break down something, usually by soaking in a liquid. In the case of the raspberry here, it is sprinkled with sugar, then left overnight in the fridge to sit and release their own juices. This process makes the food more flavorful. Don't confuse this with marinade though, as the fruit does not go into any cooking form thereafter.

In this picture, the texture is jam-like and you can choose to break it down further with the back of a spoon. For me, I like to taste the fruit chunks.

How much do you like fresh and real fruit in your dessert. No, that's not a question.

Check out my next post when I use these macerated raspberries to form a ripple cheesecake ice-cream based on Wendy's recipe.