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Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler

Move over, pumpkin pie! We’ve got something even better to try this Thanksgiving.

Here’s what you’ll need:

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1 c. plus 3 Tbsp all purpose flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

3/4 c. sugar

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

1/2 c. pumpkin puree

1/4 c. milk

1/4 c. melted butter

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Topping:

1/2 c. sugar

1/2 c. pecans

1 1/2 c. HOT water

Reduction:

1 c. brown sugar

1/2 c. Pumpkin Spice SweetShine

*Preheat oven to 350 degrees

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Combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and spices in a medium bowl and blend.

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In a separate bowl combine pumpkin puree, milk, butter and vanilla and blend.

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Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients.

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Spread evenly in greased baking dish.

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In another bowl, combine sugar, brown sugar, and pecans for the topping.

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Blend it all together.

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Sprinkle topping over pumpkin mixture.

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Pour hot water right on top.

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Don’t stir.

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Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

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While your cobbler cools, combine brown sugar and Pumpkin Spice SweetShine for the reduction.

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Simmer over medium heat until it reduces by half.

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Scoop out a piece of cobbler.

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Cover it with vanilla ice cream.

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Drizzle with Pumpkin Spice reduction.

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Be sure to add a little on top of the ice cream.

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Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler with Pumpkin Spice SweetShine.

Cheers!

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Black Walnut Hot Buttered Rum

Well, we wished for winter weather, and now it’s here. Don’t fret. We’re continuing our exploration of warming spices this month, and our version of the classic Hot Buttered Rum will warm you up in no time.

You’ll need:

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1 oz Black Walnut SweetShine

1 oz spiced rum

2-3 oz hot water

1 Tbsp butter

1 tsp brown sugar

2 star anise, plus more for garnish

1 cinnamon stick

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Place 1 Tbsp butter in a mug.

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Add brown sugar,

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And 2 star anise.

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(That’s these guys).

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Muddle until combined.

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Pour in 2-3 oz hot water.

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Stir until butter is completely melted and combined.

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Add 1 oz spiced rum,

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And 1 oz Black Walnut SweetShine.

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Stir.

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Garnish with extra star anise and cinnamon stick.

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Now that looks yummy!

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Serve hot.

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Black Walnut Hot Buttered Rum with Black Walnut SweetShine.

Cheers!

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Mulled Pineapple

Dreaming of a tropical vacation during these cold winter months? We can get you half-way there with the island flavors in our Mulled Pineapple.

You’ll need:

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4 oz Ginger SweetShine

4 oz spiced rum

12 oz pineapple juice

1/4 tsp saffron

1/2 tsp black peppercorns

2 cinnamon sticks, plus 4 more for garnish

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In a saucepan bring pineapple juice to a simmer.

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Add 1/2 tsp black peppercorns,

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2 cinnamon sticks,

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and 1/4 tsp saffron.

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Simmer 15 minutes or so, until fragrant.

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In each of 4 glasses add 1 oz rum,

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and 1 oz Ginger SweetShine.

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Carefully top with mulled pineapple juice.

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Garnish with extra spices, if desired, and serve hot.

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Mulled Pineapple with Ginger SweetShine.

Cheers!

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Kringle Punch

Every year my family makes this incredibly delicious cranberry punch. This year I decided to make it a little more jolly … by adding booze of course! I may even whip up a batch for New Year’s.

Here’s what you need:

1 c. Peach SweetShine

1 c. Ginger SweetShine

4 c. pineapple juice

4 c. cranberry juice cocktail

2 (750 ml.) bottles champagne

orange sorbet for serving

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In a large punch bowl or pitcher, pour 4 c. pineapple juice.

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Add 4 c. cranberry juice cocktail.

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Add 1 c. Ginger SweetShine.

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Add 1 c. Peach SweetShine. Stir.

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Now pop the top,

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And add your bubbly.

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Stir again.

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Prepare punch glasses with a scoop of orange sorbet.

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Top with punch.

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Bloomery’s Kringle Punch.

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With Peach and Ginger SweetShine.

Cheers!

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