Sunday

Tummy Warming Apple Cider

1 gallon apple cider
3 small 6oz. cans of pineapple juice (they come in a pack of six at the grocery store)
1 cup orange spice herbal tea (place tea bag for several minutes in 8 ounces of hot water then remove)
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 tablespoon whole all spice
2 cinnamon sticks
1 empty spice bag w/drawstring or a square piece of cheesecloth w/1 piece of string (I’ve used white sewing thread)


Mix juices and cup of tea in a crock pot. Put whole all spice and cloves in spice bag/or middle of cloth and tie shut with string. Put spice bag in pot and add 2 cinnamon sticks into the cider mixture.  Simmer 4-8 hours on low. (Add water to taste while simmering if needed - I don't however and it tastes fine.)

There is nothing like some hot apple cider to warm your tummy. This delicious recipe makes an enormous batch, so invite some friends over, make a favorite dessert recipe, and pull out some of those old board games. You may even start a fun, new tradition!

P.S. If you're not planning on a party, you could cut the recipe ingredients in half so you're not drinking apple cider all week.

P.S.S. The writers group I attend LOVE this beverage! I have personal requests to bring it to our monthly group meetings in the fall and winter. The hot cider travels well in a large insulated drink dispenser.

Credits unknown. This one was passed along by a friend.

Friday

Simply Peachy Peach Cobbler

One 15 oz. can sliced peaches, un-drained
1/3 c. sugar
1 box yellow cake mix
½ stick butter, softened


Pour un-drained peaches into a 9” pie plate. Sprinkle with sugar and then dry cake mix. Place butter slices on top of cake mix. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

This fruit cobbler dessert is a winner! It is so good, it even fooled the sensitive tastebuds of my “only fresh peaches, never canned, only good if it’s from scratch husband!” He loved it - couldn’t believe it was a canned/boxed duo. This delightful dish tastes especially good on a cold, blustery day, while snuggling under a comfy blanket reading a good book. Enjoy!

Credits: Pampered Chef