Spiced Apple Juice Food

HOT SPICED APPLE JUICE

Steps:

• In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker combine apple juice and cinnamon sticks. Place cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth or a coffee filter. Gather corners of cloth to enclose cloves; tie securely with string. Add to slow cooker. , Using a citrus zester, remove zest from lemons in long narrow strips. Cut lemons crosswise in half; squeeze juice from lemons. Stir zest and juice into slow cooker., Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 3-4 hours.

SPICED APPLE

Steps:

• Stir together the ginger ale, apple cider and cranberry juice in a large pitcher. Pour over ice filled glasses and garnish each with a slice of orange. Pour 1 ounce of rum in each drink if desired.

THICK PORK CHOPS WITH SPICED APPLES AND RAISINS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a mixing bowl combine the water, brown sugar, sea salt, apple juice concentrate, peppercorns, and thyme. Give it a good stir to dissolve the sugar and salt. Transfer the mixture to an extra-large re-sealable plastic bag. Submerge the pork chops in the brine, seal up the bag, and put it in the refrigerator for 2 hours to tenderize the meat. Do not brine longer than that or the meat will break down too much and get mushy.
• Remove the pork chops from the brine and pat them dry with paper towels. Sprinkle both sides of the meat with salt and pepper. Put a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add a 3-count drizzle of olive oil and get it hot. Lay 2 pork chops in the pan (most likely only 2 of these massive pork chops will fit comfortably) and brown 4 minutes per side. Remove the pork chops to a large baking pan; brown the remaining 2 chops and add them to the others in the pan. Put the baking pan in the oven and roast the chops for 30 minutes. The pork is done when the center is still rosy and the internal temperature reads 140 to 145 degrees F when tested with an instant-read thermometer.
• While the chops cook, melt the butter in a clean skillet over medium-low heat. Add the apples and thyme and coat in the butter; cook and stir for 8 minutes to give them some color. Toss in the raisins and add the apple juice, stirring to scrape up the brown bits. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and dry mustard; season with salt and pepper. Squeeze in the juice from the lemon to wake up the flavor and simmer for 10 minutes or until the apples break down and soften. Spoon the spiced apples over the pork chops.

SPICED APPLE JUICE

Steps:

• Heat and serve.

MULLED APPLE JUICE

Steps:

• Simmer the apple juice with the strips of orange peel, cinnamon stick and cloves for about 5-10 mins until all the flavours have infused. Sweeten to taste.
• Serve each drink with a little orange peel and a piece of cinnamon stick, if you like.

SPICED APPLE JELLY FROM SCRATCH

Steps:

• Cook apple peelings/cores and spices in water barely to cover for 10-15 minutes over medium heat.
• Strain through jelly bag or cheesecloth.
• There should be from 2 1/2 to 3 cups juice.
• Add sugar and cook until juice sheets from spoon.
• Skim away froth 3-4 times during cooking.
• Pour into hot sterilized jars, and seal.
• Makes about four 1/2 pint jars.

MULLED APPLE JUICE

Steps:

• Mix the water and juice concentrate together and pour into a large teapot or 3 quart saucepan.
• Add all spices to juice, cover, and bring to a boil for 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat but keep the lid on.
• Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes.
• Strain through cheesecloth or wire mesh strainer into serving container.
• This drink keeps well in the refrigerator to be reheated by stove or microwave for single serving or later use.

SPICED APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a Dutch oven. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 30-40 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; discard the cinnamon stick. Mash the apples to desired consistency. Serve warm or cold. Store in the refrigerator.

SPICED APPLE TODDY

Steps:

• To make spiced apple mix for 6 drinks. This will keep for 2 weeks if kept in the fridge.
• To create Spiced apple mix: Mix all ingredients except Lemon juice and Alcohol in a air tight container or jar and stir well. Leave to infuse for 2-3 hours. Taste it to ensure spice has infused well enough.
• When you are happy with the spice level, strain away the spices using a tea strainer, leaving just the liquid.
• Pour the spiced apple mix into a pan or kettle and heat. DO NOT BOIL, take off of the heat just before it starts to boil. Pour contents equally into 6 Irish coffee glass or coffee mug. Add 1.5oz of Gin or Bourbon and 0.75oz Lemon juice per individual drink.
• Garnish with Apple slice sprinkled with cinnamon powder.
• Be sure it is cool enough to drink and enjoy!