Are you planning a party over the weekend? Here is a recipe for Chicha Morada, one of the must-have refreshing drinks for one to try. This refreshing mocktail is the ideal beverage for summer to beat the scorching heat.

Ingredients

● 1 pineapple (3/2-pound trimmed, peeled, and cored; peel and core reserved; one-quarter of the pineapple diced)

● ½ cup fresh lemon juice (plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice)

● ½ cup fresh lime juice (plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice)

● 2 Granny Smith apples (1 quartered)

● ½ teaspoon whole cloves

● 1 teaspoon of Kosher salt

● 1 bag of dried purple corn (6 ounces; see note)

● 2 cinnamon sticks (-inch)

● ¾ cup light brown sugar (packed)

● Lime wheels (for garnish)

● Ice (for serving)

Directions

Step 1:

In a large saucepan, add pineapple peel and core, the chopped apple, cloves, cinnamon sticks, sugar, and 14 cups of water. Cover the pan with a lid and bring to a boil over medium to high heat. Uncover it and lower the heat to moderate and simmer. Wait for the corn to soften and the liquid to be slightly reduced, this will take approximately an hour.

Step 2:

One will need a slotted spoon to remove and discard the solids from the mixture. After that, pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a big heatproof bowl and keep it aside to let it cool down, which will take about 45 minutes. Squeeze in the lemon and lime juices, add salt, and refrigerate the Chicha Morada until it’s very cold, for around two hours or more.

Step 3:

Now it is time to work on the remaining apple. Peel and dice it into fine cubes. Add the apple and the diced pineapple to a pitcher or punch bowl, then pour the refrigerated Chicha Morada on top, and viola! The cool and tasty drink is all ready to be served in glasses with ice. To make it look more presentable, one can garnish it with lime wheels.

Many people love the taste of caramel but are worried about all the sugar most recipes call for. Luckily, there is an alternative! This recipe is delicious, easy to prepare, and doesn’t involve any finicky preparation techniques or sugar. The sauce can be stored in the fridge and added to other desserts at any time!

A Multi-Purpose Treat

This recipe is completely vegan and doesn’t require any cooking. It’s a delicious caramel sauce that can be added to other types of desserts to instantly take them to a whole new level of flavor. Those who like the taste of caramel can pour it over ice cream, cheesecake, add it to smoothies, or use it as a dip for apples and other fruit.

How to Make This Tasty Caramel

As mentioned before, the recipe only requires five ingredients and they are:

• Half a cup of cashew butter
• Three tablespoons of maca powder
• Half a cup of maple syrup
• One teaspoon of vanilla extract
• Half a teaspoon of Himalayan pink salt

These ingredients should be enough to fill a ten-ounce jar. The process is simple – put all the ingredients into one medium-sized bowl and whisk very vigorously until all the lumps are gone and all that’s left is a smooth paste. If stored in an airtight jar, the caramel sauce can last a week in the fridge.

The Secret Ingredient

The maca powder is the superfood hiding in this recipe. It’s actually made from a root that’s native to Peru and has been used for cooking and medicinal purposes for a very long time. It has a lot of vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and other important nutrients. It has an earthy and nutty flavor that pairs well with many different desserts. As an adaptogen, it has beneficial effects on the adrenal system, mood, metabolism, and much more.