SOS - hot drink recipe from Nov. Bon Appetit

[schuh]

I'm having my supper club this weekend and thought it would be nice to serve a hot cider beverage that was in the Nov. Bon Appetit (or at least, I think it was Bon Appetit). Of course, my copy is MIA. Would anyone mind looking up and posting the recipe? I did a search on Epicurious and couldn't find anything.
TIA

[Beth]

I think my copy is still in the wrapper in my bedroom (no time or always fell asleep before I go to magazines and catalogs). I'll rip it open and take a look for you.

[Cookin4Love]

I'll see if I can still find my BA. In the meantime, this is another hot spiced cider that is FABULOUS! It's become a Christmas tradition; even people who don't usually like hot drinks have learned to ask for this one.


* Exported from MasterCook *

Hot Spiced Cheer

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 22 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories :

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
10 whole cloves
4 3-inch cinnamon stick
4 pieces crystallized ginger -- chopped
1 gallon apple cider
4 cups pineapple juice
2 cups orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Place first 3 ingredients in a double layer of cheesecloth. Gather edges of cheesecloth together; tie securely. If you don't have cheesecloth, a coffee filter works nicely.

Combine cheesecloth bag, cider, and next 5 ingredients (cider through salt) in a large stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Discard cheesecloth bag. Serve with white rum if desired.

Description:
"A wonderful, warm drink for the holidays"
Yield:
"1 cup"

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 201 Calories; 1g Fat (4.3% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 50g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 47mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 2 Fruit; 0 Fat; 1 Other Carbohydrates.

[Cookin4Love]

November BA only has Cranberry Daquiri and Cranberry Kir Royale listed until beverages...I'll check Gourmet.

[Cookin4Love]

It's not in Gourmet either. Any other ideas? I get CI and EW in addition to CL and these.

[schuh]

That's what I was afraid of...

If it's not in the foodie magazines, it may have been Better Homes & Gardens. Or maybe an October issue of something. I'm sure I'll find it when I don't need it. Sorry for the trouble, and thanks for looking.

I had to go to the store, so I used this recipe for Hot Spiced Cranberry Cider from Allrecipes, which sounded like the one I saw in the magazine (although I'm going to keep hunting).
http://beverage.allrecipes.com/az/HtSpicdCrnbrryCidr.asp

Cookin4Love, thanks for the recipe. If I hadn't already gone to the store, I'd make that. I've definitely filed it for a future date, though!

Thanks again.

[Beth]

I have BHG and can look at the issues I still have -- they already have Dec out, but I think I have Nov and Dec. Will report back.

[schuh]

You guys are just too nice.

It kills me that I can envision this recipe. It was toward the front of a magazine by itself, not mixed in with a "dinner" type thing. But as I said, I do have a fallback.

[burleydee]

I've got a Cranberry Apple Crush from the October BHG. It's cider, cranberry juice, mango nectar, lime juice, spices, etc.

If this is the one you're after, let me know and I'll post.

[Beth]

Just came back to make sure it was hot -- found a cold one from BHG with sparkling apple cider and raspberry juice. They are making me mad though -- I can't find a recipe index. Do they not have one?

The other thing I thought about is that there are a lot of food ads with recipes this time of year. Could it have been an apple cider or juice ad? A cranberry or other juice ad? Just trying ot help spark a connection.....

[Beth]

Originally posted by burleydee
I've got a Cranberry Apple Crush from the October BHG. It's cider, cranberry juice, mango nectar, lime juice, spices, etc.

If this is the one you're after, let me know and I'll post.

It may not be the one she's after, but now that we're on this hunt and you've brought it up, I think you're going to have to post it. ;) The combination of "winter" and "summer" flavors sounds interesting.

[Beth]

Here's a spiced apple tea from BHG -- got fed up with the magazin and went to the website:

Spiced Apple Tea

Ingredients
1 lemon
4 cups apple juice
2 cups water
4 inches stick cinnamon
1 tablespoon whole cardamom pods, crushed
1 teaspoon whole cloves
6 black tea bags (decaffeinated, if desired)
1/4 cup maple syrup
Thin apple slices (optional)

Directions
1. Use a vegetable peeler to remove strips of peel from half of the lemon; set peel aside. Squeeze juice from lemon.
2. Combine apple juice, water, and 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice in a large saucepan. (Save remaining juice for another use.) For the spice bag, place cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and the lemon peel strips in the center of a 6-inch square of double-thick 100-percent cotton cheesecloth. Bring corners together and tie with a clean string. Add bag to apple juice mixture.
3. Bring mixture to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Add tea bags; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and spice bag and discard them. Stir in maple syrup. Serve in mugs. If desired, float apple slices on top of each serving. Makes 8 servings.

Nutritional Information
Nutritional facts per serving
calories: 85, total fat: 0g, saturated fat: 0g, cholesterol: 0mg, sodium: 6mg, carbohydrate: 21g, fiber: 0g, protein: 0g, vitamin C: 3%, calcium: 2%, iron: 3%

[Beth]

Here's another

Apple Berry Cider

Ingredients
8 cups apple cider or apple juice
1 10-ounce package frozen red raspberries or frozen sliced strawberries
4 inches stick cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons whole cloves
Cinnamon sticks (optional)
1 medium apple, cut into wedges (optional)


Directions
1. In a large saucepan combine the apple cider or juice, raspberries or strawberries, the 4 inches stick cinnamon, and the cloves. Bring to boiling and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain through a sieve lined with 100-percent-cotton cheesecloth.
2. To serve, pour the cider into 11 heat-proof glasses or cups. If desired, garnish each serving with a cinnamon stick and apple wedge. Makes 11 (6-ounce) servings.

Nutritional Information
Nutritional facts per serving
calories: 90, total fat: 0g, saturated fat: 0g, cholesterol: 0mg, sodium: 6mg, carbohydrate: 22g, fiber: 0g, protein: 0g, vitamin C: 3%, calcium: 1%, iron: 4%, fruit: 1.5diabetic exchange

[schuh]

Thanks to you guys. I feel horrible sending you on a wild magazine goose chase.

I could have sworn it was something hot with cider in it. I'm going to have to do some more hunting now to figure out what the heck it was.

I don't think it was in an ad, and I don't recall tea (although the tea recipe looks good).

Thanks again...

[Beth]

Hot Golden Cider

Ingredients
6 cups apple cider
2 12-1/2-ounce cans apricot nectar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
100-percent-cotton cheesecloth
Scissors
String
6-inch-long cinnamon sticks
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
Caramel-flavored candy stick, optional


Directions
1. In a large saucepan combine apple cider, apricot nectar, and brown sugar. Cut a double thickness of 100-percent-cotton cheesecloth into an 8-inch square. Combine cinnamon and cloves on center of cheesecloth. Bring up corners of cheesecloth and tie with cotton string. Add to saucepan. Bring mixture to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
2. Remove and discard spices. Serve warm. Garnish with caramel-flavored candy stick, if desired. Makes twelve 6-ounce servings.

Nutritional Information
Nutritional facts per serving
calories: 97, total fat: 0g, saturated fat: 0g, cholesterol: 0mg, sodium: 6mg, carbohydrate: 24g, fiber: 0g, protein: 0g, vitamin A: 16%, vitamin C: 2%, calcium: 1%, iron: 4%


Spice and Citrus Cider

Ingredients
1 small orange
1 3-inch stick cinnamon
4 whole allspice
4 whole cloves
1 quart apple cider
1/4 teaspoon vanilla*
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg

Directions
1. Using a vegetable peeler, remove a 1-inch-wide strip of orange peel from orange. Remove and discard the remaining peel. Halve the orange.
2. For the spice bag, place the orange peel, stick cinnamon, whole allspice, and whole cloves in the center of a double-thick, 6-inch-square piece of 100 percent cotton cheesecloth. Bring the corners of the cheesecloth together and tie securely with a clean string.
3. In a large saucepan, combine cider, orange halves, and the spice bag. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. Stir in vanilla.
4. To serve, dip rims of heatproof glasses or mugs in water, then in a mixture of the sugar and nutmeg. Use a slotted spoon to remove the spice bag and orange halves. Ladle hot cider into the glasses or mugs. Makes 4 (8-ounce) servings.
*Note: If you like, use a whole vanilla bean, halved lengthwise, in place of vanilla. Add to mixture with spice bag. Remove it before serving.

Nutritional Information
Nutritional facts per serving
calories: 174, total fat: 0g, cholesterol: 0mg, sodium: 8mg, carbohydrate: 47g



Hot Mullud Cider

Ingredients:
1 jar (48 ounces) cranberry juice cocktail
1 can (46 ounces) unsweetened pineapple juice
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons whole cloves
3/4 teaspoon whole allspice
3 sticks cinnamon
Orange or apple slices

Instructions:
In 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, combine all ingredients except fruit slices. Cook until mixture comes to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes to blend flavors. To serve, pour into warmed punch bowl. Remove spices, if desired. Float orange or apple slices for garnish.

Notes:
Ingredients may be combined and heated in 3-quart crockpot. Serve directly from crockpot. Rum can be served alongside for those who like a little extra holiday spirit.


But my sons will tell you that you should make the wassail we make for Christmas -- it's a Souther Living recipe with apple, orange, pineapple and lemon juices, sugar and spices. I can post that too if yuo still haven't found "it."

[funnybone]

Originally posted by schuh
It kills me that I can envision this recipe. It was toward the front of a magazine by itself, not mixed in with a "dinner" type thing. But as I said, I do have a fallback.

The Cranberry Daiquiri in Nov. BA is towards the front, so maybe that is it afterall. It isn't a warm drink though, although you start off by heating ingredients.

[burleydee]

Here's the one from Oct. BHG:

Cranberry Apple Crush
"This versatile sipper can be served warm on a chilly autumn day or cold on a balmy summer afternoon."

5 cups apple cider or apple juice
5 cups cranberry juice
1 1/2 cups guava juice or mango nectar
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground allspice
Honey (optional)

In a 4-quart Dutch oven combine apple cider, cranberry juice, guava or mango juice, lime juice, ginger, cinnamon and allspice. Bring to boiling, reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for five minutes, stirring occasionally. If desire, sweeten to taste with honey. To serve, pour into mugs.

8 to 10 servings

[schuh]

THAT'S IT!

Thanks so much!

I'll let you all know what I make and how it was.

[Beth]

I'm glad you found it (and that it got posted -- I have the magazine but the recipe didn't catch my attention there). I always make the same wassail (non-alcoholic) my son loves, and now my other son has started drinking it, but I'm always open to trying new variations on the theme, and the one with the mango sounded like a fun thing to try, and fruity enough that the boys might like it too.

[schuh]

I wanted to report back ... I made the recipe from Allrecipes.com, because that's what I had on hand. It was a bit too tart for me, though. I think I'll try some of the other recipes next time.

Thanks again for all your help.

[Goin' Coastal]

How about a hot spiced or mulled wine? Have you tried any good combinations of wine/spices?