Wedding Shower Recipe Idea

Denver Florists - fall is nearly hear and it's time for new recipes. Are You having a wedding shower, baby shower or just a get together this fall. try this recipe and let us know what you think.


HOT APPLE CIDER WITH SUGARED CRANBERRIES

Add a dash of the hard stuff, and hot apple cider turns into a cocktail with a kick.

Ingredients


2 1/4 cups apple cider

2 whole allspice berries

3 ounces bourbon or dark rum

Sugared cranberries ( see recipe below, after directions )

DIRECTIONS;

1.Bring cider and allspice to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat and cover. Let stand 10 minutes. Skim foam and strain, discarding the allspice. Ladle 1/2 cup hot cider into each mug, and add 3/4 ounce bourbon or dark rum. Garnish each glass with two sugared cranberries skewered on a stir stick.



SUGARED CRANBERRIES

Ingredients


2 cups sugar

2 cups water

2 cups fresh cranberries

3/4 cup fine sanding sugar

DIRECTIONS;


1.Combine sugar and water in a small pan and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes. Place the cranberries in a bowl and pour the syrup over the top. Let cool completely, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.

2.Drain cranberries in a colander over a bowl, reserving the syrup for another use. Place sanding sugar in a shallow dish. Add the cranberries in batches, rolling to coat with sugar. Spread sugared cranberries in a single layer on a baking sheet; let stand at room temperature until dry, about 1 hour.