Dates, candied fruit, maple syrup

We explore candied fruit, small-batch cookies, how to make maple syrup and an ancient fruit — the date.

• Rawaan Alkhatib takes us on a hot date, offering a global perspective on the ancient superfood.
• Chewy and gooey, small batch bakes are perfect when you want just a little sweetness — and Edd Kimber knows how to mix them up.
• Camilla Wynne shows us how to make stunning candied fruit. Peter Gregg pursues happiness via maple syrup.
• Baker and chocolatier Valerie Gordon explains how she sugars rose petals for her bestselling petits fours.

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