I wanted to take a few minutes to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas! 

We’re all snuggled and warm in our house ready to start our family celebration.  I hope you all enjoy your own Christmas this season!

And, keep us in mind during the new year.  We still have lots of apples for baking or sauce making, honey and maple syrup! 

We still have apples… cameo, red delicious, golden delicious, macintosh, cortland, empire (small ones), idareds (a few)…  and we’re going to open up for you all one last time for just a short period of time on Sunday, December 15th from 10am to noon.  Stop in and get a bag or two for baking or to store and get you through a winter month or two.

We also have gallons of cider which is very freezable. 

There are still some gift-y items in the shop like soy candles, jewelry, ornaments, maple syrup, mugs, etc…  Great opportunity to avoid those crowded stores and get a few stocking stuffers, gifts for teachers, or even babysitters. 

If you would like honey please email me:  lapaceksorchard{at}gmail{dot}com TONIGHT to let me know if you want a big jar or little jar.  It’s too cold to keep in the shed but we can bottle you some fresh local honey to order. 

Thanks!  Hope to see you at the orchard one last time!

 

photo’s taken by Friends in Photography

This will be the last Sunday recipe from these two books for awhile.  I hope you’ve enjoyed these ‘old’ recipes I’ve been sharing.  Today will be a bonus – 2 recipes!

Hot Cider Punch

2 C. cranberry juice

8 C. apple cider

1/4 C. brown sugar

2 cinnamon sticks

3/4 T. whole cloves

1/4 tsp. salt

 

Place juice and cider in electric percolator.  Place all other ingredients in basket.  Perk till it shuts off.  For a 30 cup pot, use 1 gallon cider, 1 quart cranberry juice and triple the spices. 

 

Wassail

2 qts. cider

2 C. cranberry

3/4 C sugar

2 pieces stick cinnamon

1 1/2 t. whole allspice

1 orange studded with whole cloves

1 C rum (optional)

Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker and brew for 4-5 hours before serving.