Easier Entertaining: A Sweet Deal For Hosts Ra|| Serving up thesedelicious and satisfying treats may be easier than you think. (NAPSA)—Whenthe weather outside gets frightful, what could be more delightful than some delicious treats which are easy to prepare? There's no need to spend hours in the kitchen. With the right recipes it can be easy to create simple, yet heartwarming treats during the colder months. For example, Spiced Candied Nuts and Spiced Cran-Orange Cider can be savored bythefire, served at a gathering or quickly prepared for guests who unexpectedly drop in. The easy-to-make nuts and cider complement each other. Both start with Alpine Original Spiced Cider Mix, a blend of sweet spices and tart apple flavor that sums up hospitality and is sure to make any guest feel right at home. Alpine Original Spiced Cider Mix, corn syrup and cinnamon. Add nuts; stir until coated. Spread nuts in single layer on a well-greased baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes. Cool 5 minutes in pan. Transfer to waxed paper, cool completely. Makes4 cups. SPICED CANDIED NUTS In medium saucepan (or slow cooker), mix together all ingredients except whipped cream. Simmer until steaming hot. Strain into mugs. Garnish with a dollop of whipped 5 pouchesAlpine Original Spiced Cider Mix cup light corn syrup 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 cups walnuts, pecans or almonds,shelled and halved Preheat oven to 350F. In medium bowl, stir together SIMMERED SPICED CRAN-ORANGE CIDER 4 pouchesAlpine Original Spiced Cider Mix 1% cups water 1% cups cranberry juice % cup orange juice 12 thin strips orange peel 2 cinnamonsticks 2 whole cloves whipped cream cream. Makes4 servings. For more recipe ideas using Continental Mills products, visit www.krusteaz.com.
