See Also: Crock of Spice for Apple Cider(recipes)
Mulled Apple Cider(recipes)
Apple Cider Frosting(recipes)
Apple Cider Filling(recipes)
Apple Cider Cake(recipes)
Spiced Apple Cider(recipes)
Apple cider cake with mascarpone(recipes)
Apple-Spice Cake(recipes)
Apple Butter Spice Muffins(recipes)
Pan-fried John Dory in green spice paste with warm apple salad(recipes)

greenstone (medicine) and Crock of Spice for Apple Cider (recipes)


greenstone (medicine)


greenstone
<geology> A name formerly applied rather loosely to certain dark-coloured igneous rocks, including diorite, diabase, etc.

Origin: So called from a tinge of green in the colour.

Source: Websters Dictionary


Crock of Spice for Apple Cider (recipes)






Ingredients:



12cinnamon sticks, broken into small pieces

1/4cup whole cloves

1/4cup allspice berries

1/4cup juniper berries

1tablespoon dried orange peel, chopped

1tablespoon dried lemon peel, chopped

1teaspoon ground nutmeg









Preparation:





1.Combine all ingredients in small bowl until well blended. Spoon into airtight container or decorative glass jar with tight-fitting lid; cover. To prepare spiced cider, measure 1 heaping teaspoon spice mixture for each mug of cider into large saucepan. Simmer cider with spices for 5 minutes. Strain before serving.







Variation:

Pack into small bags you have made from Christmas fabrics or into muslin bouquet garni bags available at kitchen or specialty stores. Use like tea bags to flavor mugs of hot cider or mulled Wine.Gift Tip:

Put mixture in crock or attractive container and give with jug of country apple cider from your favorite farm stand or market. Include above instructions for making spiced cider on a recipe card with the gift.