| First Blush Syrup | |||
| Ingredients: | |||
| 2 cups First Blush Juice (either Chardonnay, Cabernet or Merlot) | |||
| Directions: | |||
| 1. | Pour juice in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. | ||
| 2. | Reduce heat and simmer about 20 minutes until reduced to 1 cup, stirring frequently. | ||
| 3. | Remove from heat and cool. Store in a tightly closed jar or container in the refrigerator for up to 2 months. | ||
| Suggested Uses: | |||
| Enjoy warm over waffles, pancakes, potato latkes, ice cream, custard or pudding desserts, or cold as a drink flavoring and whenever grenadine or is required. | |||
| First Blush Cranberry Sauce | |||
| Ingredients: | |||
| 1 cup First Blush Juice (either Cabernet or Merlot) 1/3 cup fresh dark grapes 1 cup water 1 1/4 cups dried cranberries 2 teaspoons shredded orange peel 1 tablespoon cornstarch |
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| Directions: | |||
| 1. | In a medium saucepan combine the juice, water, cranberries, orange peel and cornstarch. | ||
| 2. | Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. (If a thicker sauce is desired, simmer 10 minutes more.) | ||
| 3. | Remove from heat; stir in fresh grapes. Cool 15 minutes; if not using right away, place in a tightly covered container and refrigerate for up to 1 week. | ||
| First Blush Glazed Baked Squash and Apples | |||
| Ingredients: | |||
| 1/2 cup First Blush Juice (either Cabernet or Merlot) 2 1/2 lbs. butternut squash 4 apples (McIntosh, Jonagold, Granny Smith, Gala or Braeburn) 1/2 cup light brown sugar 2 tablespoons melted butter 1 teaspoon salt or to taste Garnish: 1/2 cup fresh red grapes or currants |
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| Directions: | |||
| 1. | Preheat oven to 350°F. | ||
| 2. | Peel butternut squash and cut into 2-inch chunks. | ||
| 3. | Arrange in a buttered 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. | ||
| 4. | Cut apples into quarters or slices (peeled or skin on); add to baking dish. | ||
| 5. | Mix together light brown sugar and First Blush juice. | ||
| 6. | Spread on squash and apples. | ||
| 7. | Drizzle with butter. | ||
| 8. | Bake 20 to 30 minutes until soft. | ||
| 9. | Garnish with grapes or currants. | ||