Non-Alcoholic Spiced Holiday Sangria

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tsp Whole Allspice Berries
• 1 cup cranberry juice
• 1 cup pomegranate juice
• 1 cup of sparkling water
• lime juice from 1/2 lime
• 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
• 1 orange, sliced
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 4 whole star anise
• 8 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
• 1/2 tsp cloves
• ice

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Start with a pitcher of ice. Add the orange, cranberries, and spices to a pitcher, along with the lime juice.
2. Pour in the cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, and sparkling water.
3. Stir to combine.
4. Chill at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
5. Pour equally into four glasses filled with ice.
6. Garnish each with a slice of orange, more cranberries, star anise, and a cinnamon stick.

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice + Ways to Use

INGREDIENTS:

• ½ tsp ground Allspice Berries
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tbsp ginger powder
• 1 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp clove powder

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a jar or small bowl, combine all of the ingredients.
2. Stir or whisk until well combined.
3. Use in recipes that call for pumpkin spice (use the amount called for in the recipe that you are following).
4. Store in an airtight jar or container for up to 1 year.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 tsp ground Allspice Berries
• 4 Fuyu persimmons
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ginger powder
• 2 tbsps hot water

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cut tops off persimmons. Peel and cut into slices. Place in a large baking dish.
3. In a small bowl, combine maple syrup and spices. Add hot water and stir until dissolved. Pour mixture over fruit.
4. Cover dish with foil and bake until persimmons are soft, about 30 minutes.
5. Remove foil and spoon syrup over fruit. Place dish under the broiler until persimmons are browned, about 10 minutes.
6. Serve immediately.