As the holiday season approaches, McCormick & Company, a global leader in flavor, has introduced six new limited-edition Holiday Finishing Sugars to add a decorative and flavorful touch to holiday desserts and beverages. These festive sugars are set to hit grocery stores nationwide in October 2024, available while supplies last.
Six festive flavors
McCormick’s Holiday Finishing Sugars are designed to enhance a wide variety of holiday dishes, from sweet treats to beverages. Here’s a breakdown of the six different flavors:
Candy cane
This sugar combines the refreshing taste of peppermint with vibrant red and white sugar granules. Ideal for sprinkling on hot cocoa, cookies, ice cream, or even rimming holiday cocktails, the Candy Cane Finishing Sugar captures the essence of the holiday season.
English toffee
A mix of sweet vanilla and buttery toffee, this sugar adds richness to desserts and can also be used on breakfast items like French toast or oatmeal, and popcorn.
Gingerbread spice
Blending warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, Gingerbread Spice is perfect for baked goods such as cookies, muffins, and cinnamon rolls, or to add a festive twist to lattes and other warm beverages.
Hot cocoa
This sugar offers a creamy combination of chocolate, vanilla, and cocoa flavors. It works as a topping for homemade fudge, bark, or chocolate-dipped pretzels, and can elevate frosted cakes and whipped cream beverages.
Salted caramel
Combining sweet caramel with a hint of salt, this versatile finishing sugar is ideal for desserts, coffee, whipped cream toppings, and more, offering the perfect sweet and salty balance.
White frosting
Featuring a warm, vanilla-infused flavor, White Frosting Finishing Sugar adds a delicate crunch to baked goods and breakfast items, bringing a snow-like sweetness to your holiday table.
Availability
The Holiday Finishing Sugars will be available starting in October 2024 at grocery retailers across the U.S. on special holiday-themed displays. As these products are limited-edition, they will only be available through the holiday season or while supplies last.
To help home cooks and bakers make the most of these sugars, McCormick has also curated a collection of recipes that showcase their versatility. Recipes like the Candy Cane Martini, English Toffee Breakfast Buns, and Salted Caramel Pumpkin Muffins offer a range of creative ideas for using the new products in sweet and savory dishes. These recipes are designed to inspire culinary creativity, making holiday gatherings even more festive and flavorful.
A taste of tradition and innovation
McCormick’s introduction of these finishing sugars is in line with its long-standing reputation as a pioneer in the food industry. As noted by Giovanna DiLegge, Vice President of Marketing for McCormick North America, these new sugars evoke memories of holiday traditions, such as cookie decorating and festive beverages, while also bringing new opportunities for creativity in the kitchen.
“When we think about the holidays, we remember special moments from years past; cookie and ornament exchanges, scents and smells of family-favorite dishes, and warm beverages on cold nights,” says Giovanna DiLegge, vice president of marketing, NA Consumer at McCormick. “The new Holiday Finishing Sugars bring a sense of the season with a flavorful, decorative touch to baked goods or beverages. Get the “ooh’s” and “aah’s” out of family gatherings with this new, limited-edition collection.”
About McCormick
Founded in 1889 and headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland, McCormick & Company is a global leader in the flavor industry, with over $6.5 billion in annual sales. The company produces a wide range of herbs, spices, seasonings, and other flavor products distributed to consumers, food manufacturers, and food service businesses in more than 150 countries. With iconic brands like French, Frank’s RedHot, OLD BAY, and Zatarain’s, McCormick continues to shape the way the world experiences flavor.
McCormick’s new line of Holiday Finishing Sugars is just one of many ways the company is helping consumers celebrate the joy of the season through food. With an emphasis on quality, creativity, and tradition, McCormick’s limited-edition products bring the warmth and excitement of the holidays to kitchens across America.
