Creamy Hot Apple Cider

I started sharing recipes and writing a few articles in our local magazine. The magazine is fun and filled with a variety of interesting articles. I shared this recipe in the latest  Sept./Oct. issue. It was very exciting to have someone come up to me in the coffee shop and tell me I tried your Creamy Hot Apple Cider recipe and loved it! Made my day! I hope you enjoy this recipe. It is truly the definition of fall!

Ingredients~
2 cups Mott's Apple Juice(or any brand you desire)
1/2 teaspoon of Cinnamon
1/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 tablespoons caramel syrup
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Canned shipped cream (for garnish)
Instructions~
1. In a microwavable container mid to gather the Apple juice, cinnamon, pumpkin spice and vanilla.
2. Put the juice blend , caramel syrup and heavy whipping cream in a blender and blend on high for about 30 seconds until all combined and creamy.
3. Transfer to mug. Top with whipped cream and drizzle with caramel or chocolate if desired.

Coconut Peach Lemonade

My neighbor has the best peach tree. They are generous in sharing with us every peach season. I love peach crisp and peach pie but wanted something different. This drink is so yummy and refreshing. I encourage you to try it!

Ingredients

• 2 heaping TBS honey(or use a mixture of 1 TBS honey and 6 drops of stevia)
• 2 cups of coconut water
• 2 ripe peaches, pits removed(plus more for optional garnish)
• fresh squeezed juice of 4 large lemons
• ice
• lemon slices, peach and mint for garnish(if desired)

Instructions

1. Put honey, coconut water, 2 peaches and juice of four lemons into your high speed blender, and blend until smooth. Strain(if desired) and serve over ice with a few lemon and peach slices with a sprig of fresh mint. Serves 4