Anbira Hicchoru
Dec 21st, 2004, 01:52:39 PM
I figured it would be a good idea to see everyone's christmas recipes, so those who don't have any good idea for holiday vittles can maybe get inspired. Got a good dessert? Good drink? Good side dishes, or anything of the sort? Post your recipes here.
Here's my Christmas cider recipe.
Christmas Cider:
2 64 oz. bottles Cranberry-Apple juice
1 small frozen oj concentrate
1 20 oz can crushed pineapple (do not drain)
1 small package cherry jello (use approx. 1/4)
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 cups water
20 whole cloves
10 cinnamon sticks
1/2 cup sugar
1 quart size tea bag
750mL bottle of Captain Morgan's Private Stock dark rum
~~~In large stock pot, put water, cloves, cinnamon sticks and sugar.
Let heat til almost a boil, then cover and let simmer for 15 min.
Next add all the ablove ingredients, EXCEPT the tea bag. Stir well, cover and keep on warm-low heat for at least 30 min. You may want to add sugar according to your personal taste. Put in the tea bag, cover and let steep for another 30 min, remove tea bag ( leaving it in wil make the cider bitter!). I sometimes add ground cinnamon to enhance the taste.
Experiment with the flavor and taste often with a ladle. Some prefer a sweeter blend, others more tart. To me, it's perfect with a sharp pucker for an aftertaste, so I take it easy on the lemon juice and add more cranberry and clove, but to each his own.
(optional) Remove the cider from the stove, and pour it through a sieve and into another cooking pot. This will keep the bits of fruit, cinnamon sticks, and clove out of the drink. I usually prefer it un-strained, but some people may not like all the pineapple pulp and other stuff in the bottom of their mug. After sieving, return to the stove.
Once your cider has steeped for a few minutes, pour in the rum, and stir gently. Let sit another 5-10 minutes. You should now have a pot of hot, fragrant cider that tastes great, and keeps you plenty warm.
Enjoy :cool
Here's my Christmas cider recipe.
Christmas Cider:
2 64 oz. bottles Cranberry-Apple juice
1 small frozen oj concentrate
1 20 oz can crushed pineapple (do not drain)
1 small package cherry jello (use approx. 1/4)
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 cups water
20 whole cloves
10 cinnamon sticks
1/2 cup sugar
1 quart size tea bag
750mL bottle of Captain Morgan's Private Stock dark rum
~~~In large stock pot, put water, cloves, cinnamon sticks and sugar.
Let heat til almost a boil, then cover and let simmer for 15 min.
Next add all the ablove ingredients, EXCEPT the tea bag. Stir well, cover and keep on warm-low heat for at least 30 min. You may want to add sugar according to your personal taste. Put in the tea bag, cover and let steep for another 30 min, remove tea bag ( leaving it in wil make the cider bitter!). I sometimes add ground cinnamon to enhance the taste.
Experiment with the flavor and taste often with a ladle. Some prefer a sweeter blend, others more tart. To me, it's perfect with a sharp pucker for an aftertaste, so I take it easy on the lemon juice and add more cranberry and clove, but to each his own.
(optional) Remove the cider from the stove, and pour it through a sieve and into another cooking pot. This will keep the bits of fruit, cinnamon sticks, and clove out of the drink. I usually prefer it un-strained, but some people may not like all the pineapple pulp and other stuff in the bottom of their mug. After sieving, return to the stove.
Once your cider has steeped for a few minutes, pour in the rum, and stir gently. Let sit another 5-10 minutes. You should now have a pot of hot, fragrant cider that tastes great, and keeps you plenty warm.
Enjoy :cool