Harvest Punch

Ingredients

Servings

8 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

25

Dried Red Dates

1

Asian Pear

3 in

Fresh Ginger

3

Cinnamon Sticks

12 cups

Water

to taste

Honey

6 1/4 cups

Ginger Ale

2 Tbsp

Pine Nuts

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Quarter the Asian Pear (1) and remove the seeds.

Step 2

Slice Fresh Ginger (3 in) thinly. I don't bother to peel the ginger since I cleaned it well.

Step 3

Slice each Dried Red Dates (25) into 3 sections. The center piece will have the seed. If you are not the slicing type, you can skip this slicing and use them whole.

Step 4

Put everything in a pot with Water (12 cups) and add the Cinnamon Sticks (3) . Bring it to boil first, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for at least 1 hour, covered.

Step 5

You will get this gorgeous amber colored liquid. Strain the juice and discard everything else. Sweeten with Honey (to taste) when you serve as a tea.

Step 6

As for a cold punch, sweeten with honey or sugar first, then chill in the fridge until ready to use. Mix with Ginger Ale (6 1/4 cups) and sprinkle with some Pine Nuts (2 Tbsp) to garnish.