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Witch's Brew
Witch's Brew <p>Apple cider, fruits and spices are steeped to release their aromas and flavors. Ladle into a mug and sip slowly to take in all the goodness. Remember, this brew was made by a witch, so we feel obligated to warn you - try it at your own risk!</p>

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halloween, non-alcoholic punch, party punch, punch, witch's brew

Apple cider, fruits and spices are steeped to release their aromas and flavors. Ladle into a mug and sip slowly to take in all the goodness. Remember, this brew was made by a witch, so we feel obligated to warn you - try it at your own risk!

Ingredients

  • 1 gallon apple cider
  • pomegranate seeds
  • apples, sliced
  • pears, sliced
  • oranges, quartered
  • cloves
  • cardamom, ground
  • star anise
  • allspice

Special Equipment

  • cauldron (don't have one? OK to use a large pot)
  • cheesecloth for wrapping spices

How-to

  1. Heat a cauldron of apple cider. Add pomegranate seeds, apple and pear slices, and clove-spiked orange wedges
  2. Add cheesecloth-wrapped ground cardamom, star anise and allspice
  3. Bring to a boil, lower heat  and simmer 15 minutes
  4. Strain and ladle into a mug, careful not to burn your hands or lips, breathe in the autumn aromas, and enjoy

Comments (7)

  • Posted Friday, October 8, 2010, at 8:37 am by jennifer:
    good one Lynne!
  • Posted Friday, October 23, 2009, at 8:07 pm by Martha:
    PS. I think you should've danced to Poison ; )
  • Posted Friday, October 23, 2009, at 8:06 pm by Martha:
    Very entertaining Lynne! Love it! :)
  • Posted Friday, October 23, 2009, at 7:02 pm by Jennifer Jurczak:
    OMG, this is hysterical!!! Great job Lynne!!! LOVE IT!! ~JenJ.
  • Posted Thursday, October 22, 2009, at 10:07 pm by Corey Flynn:
    Lynne, you're a nut. I love it! And new non-alcoholic options for us pregnant ladies are always welcome.
  • Posted Wednesday, October 21, 2009, at 12:33 am by Bea Viera:
    This is hilarious! I've watched it 3 times and just laughed. What a performance and the dance was quite nice too.
  • Posted Tuesday, October 20, 2009, at 9:37 pm by Carol Viera:
    That is absolutely hilarious!!! And useful! ;-) Love it!!! Dusting off my caldron now! Happy Halloween!

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