Apple Cups & Warm Vanilla Cider
It is most definitely that time of year again and this cold snap has all of us at Geranium Lake scrambling for a cup of something cozy & warm!
Naturally, this need for yummy liquids led to a lively conversation of the best Fall drinks (our favorite recipe is below) and how we could serve them to our friends (you!) and families in a fun and creative way… and this is what we came up with!
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Apples (larger works best & don’t be afraid to mix and match greens & reds)
- Small melon baller & a knife (think pumpkin carving)
- Lemon juice
- Cinnamon sticks for garnish
Step 1:
- gather your supplies
Step 2:
- cut off the apple top
Step 3:
- use the melon baller to hollow out the apple
Step 4:
- hint: your apple should maintain a 1/4″ wall to prevent leakage!
Step 5:
- fill with warm vanilla cider (recipe below) and garnish with a cinnamon stick
Step 6: {this is the easy part}
- enjoy with a warm slice of banana bread or…
- as a lovely addition to a yummy meal
Warm Vanilla Cider
6 cups fresh apple cider
2 tbsp packed brown sugar
2 whole nutmeg seeds
1 vanilla bean – split & scraped
6oz bourbon (optional!)
In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients. Gently simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and discard solids. Bottoms up!
We hope you love them and have as much fun making them as we did!
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