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Vermont Farmhouse Chowder

Posted on 14. Dec, 2009 by Jim C.

This is a recipe that I learnt of recently whilst visiting Stowe, a ski area of Vermont, and this dish will certainly warm you up after a day on the slopes.
Ingredients

2 pints of chicken stock
1 pint of cider or apple juice
340 g potatoes
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 chorizo, sliced
1 tsp [...]

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Cidria Québécois

Posted on 11. Dec, 2009 by Jim C.

This recipe uses cider as part of a delicious French Canadian – Québécois drink. That can be enjoyed any time of the year.
Ingredients

750ml Cider
500 ml orange juice
500 ml cranberry juice
250ml lemon juice
125ml apple brandy or similar
2 teaspoons sugar to taste
1 orange sliced and diced
1 lemon sliced and diced

Method
Blend the ingredients all together in a large [...]

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Apple Cider Doughnuts

Posted on 10. Dec, 2009 by Jim C.

Over the last few months I have been hearing plenty of cider fans in North America tell their friends how great Cider doughnuts are. There’s plenty of conversation on twitter about them.
I’m pleased to say during our recent visit we tried one or two at Cold Hollow cider mill in Vermont! Heres the recipe so [...]

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Apple Chips

Posted on 10. Dec, 2009 by Jim C.

Apple chips are great for a snack, they may be soft when they come out of the oven, but firm up when the sugar cools.
Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon (tsp) ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
2 granny smith apples – used for firm texture and tart taste

Method

Pre-heat over to 200′c. In a large bowl combine [...]

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Orchard Applesauce

Posted on 10. Dec, 2009 by Jim C.

Here is a delicious recipe that I learnt during our recent thanksgiving visit to New England in America.
Eat from the bowl, or pair with pork chops or potato cakes.
Ingredients

8 assorted apples
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup cider
1/2 cup sugar
1 cinnamon stick
2 tablespoons apple of pear brandy (optional)

Method

Peel and core apples, cut into chunks. Place in a [...]

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Quince Paste recipe

Posted on 04. Nov, 2009 by Jim C.

Not familiar with quince? It’s a hard fruit that looks sort of like a cross between an apple and a pear. Most varieties you can’t eat raw, only cooked. They cook up pink and have a wonderful sweet floral aroma. Like apples and pears, they’re in season during autumn.
Quince paste is practically the national snack [...]

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Cider drink recipes

Posted on 12. Oct, 2009 by Jim C.

Take a sip of cider and close your eyes. Surely there is no taste that is more evocative of the English countryside on a clear, crisp, golden autumn day.
If you’re looking to warm your insides after a brisk walk in the great outdoors, or to concoct a punch for your friends, these recipes are sure [...]

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Baked apples with sherry syrup

Posted on 01. Sep, 2009 by Jim C.

Ingredients:

Bramley apples
Raisins
Chopped dried apricots
Chopped dried dates
Chopped mixed nuts
Peeled and chopped banana
Soft brown sugar
Golden syrup
Sherry

Method:
Preheat overn to 190′c / gas 5/
Core the apples, score the skin around the middle of each one, and place in a deep ovenproof, buttered dish.
Mix together the raisins, apricots, dates, nuts, banana and sugar and fill the centre of each apple, [...]

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