Tasty Fall Recipes
Honey Crisp Cocktail
Makes 1 drink
Ingredients
2 oz. Calvados, Apple Jack or Apple eau-de-vie
1/2 oz. ginger brandy
1/2 oz. honey syrup*
Apple slice, preferably Honey Crisp variety
Directions
Combine all the ingredients in a shaker filled with ice, shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with an apple slice.
4 oz. of cider can replace the liquor for a mocktail version.
*a simple syrup of 3-4 parts honey/1 part water
Honey Spiced Nuts
Makes 3 cups
Ingredients
1/2 cup pure honey
2 Tbsp. butter, divided
1/2 tsp. grated orange peel
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
3 cups raw nuts (walnuts, pecans, cashews, almonds, etc.)
Directions
STOVETOP METHOD
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 8 minutes
In a heavy pan, combine honey, butter, orange peel and cinnamon. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium, and cook to 235°F. Stir in nuts and continue stirring 4 to 5 minutes more until nuts are glazed. Pour onto parchment paper or buttered foil and spread into a single layer to cool.
OVEN METHOD
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 13x9x2 pan with foil. Tear another sheet of foil the same size and place on counter; butter both. Pour nuts into pan; set aside.
In a microwave-safe, 1-cup measure, combine honey, 2 tablespoons butter, orange peel and cinnamon. Microwave 60 to 90 seconds, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted. Pour honey mixture over nuts and stir until all are coated.
Bake for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Remove from oven and pour onto reserved buttered foil, spreading nuts into a single layer to cool. Store in airtight container.
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