Fall and Winter Warmers | Edible Paradise

Sweet and Creamy Turmeric Latte

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This coffee-based latte is full of warming spices — perfect for a quick pick-me-up! Be sure to use full-fat coconut milk in this recipe for the best results. INGREDIENTS: 1 14-ounce can full-fat coconut milk 3 tablespoons maple syrup (and more, to taste, if desired) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon...

Jujube Tea

Drinks, Fall and Winter Warmersbeverage, jujube, tea, winter drink

Jujubes (or red Chinese dates) are available from KT Farms. Jujubes make a great fruit infusion or “tea” that is warming and delicious, great for cooler fall or winter evenings. INGREDIENTS: 1 pound of halved jujubes 2 Asian pears (quartered, not peeled) 3 cinnamon sticks 2 inches ginger root (scrubbed, sliced, not peeled) 1 gallon...

Mulled Wine

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This recipe is very similar to glogg, a traditional Scandinavian drink and the perfect way to start a winter party. INGREDIENTS: 1 bottle of medium or full-bodied red wine, such as Merlot 1/2 cup mulling spice blend 1/4 cup sugar 6 crushed cardamom pods (or 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom) 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup blanched...

Cranberry Tea

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The perfect warm winter drink to welcome guests for holiday festivities on a cool evening! INGREDIENTS: 4 cups water 2 cups cranberry juice 12 whole cloves 2 cinnamon sticks 2 tablespoons sugar 4 teaspoons loose black tea METHOD: Place water, cranberry juice, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and sugar in a saucepan. Cover and bring to a...

Ginger and Jujube Tea

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Chinese ginger jujube tea is a comforting home remedy and winter tonic used to ward off a cold or chill. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups fresh filtered water 1 ounce fresh ginger, thinly sliced 1 ounce jujubes, (halved) Honey to taste METHOD: Place water, ginger, and dates in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce...

Cherry Brandy

Fall and Winter Warmerscherries, cherry brandy, cherry cordial, fruit liqueur, homemade liqueur

One way to extend the enjoyment of our local cherry season is to make cordials that can be enjoyed later in the fall or bottled for special homemade gifts during the holidays. Brandied cherries are delicious added to drinks or spooned over ice cream. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 1 cup pitted cherries...

French Hot Chocolate

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INGREDIENTS: 1 cup rich, whole milk 1/3 heavy cream 1/4 cup sugar 5 ounces best-quality semisweet chocolate, chopped METHOD: Combine the milk, cream, and sugar together in a saucepan and heat until it just comes to a boil. Turn off the heat. Stir in the chocolate and gently whisk the mixture until the chocolate has...