Pumpkin Pie and Soup

According to Karren Pohlschneider of French Prairie Gardens in St. Paul, Oregon, White Ghost Pumpkins make the best pumpkin pies.  Also Known As: albino pumpkin, ghost pumpkin, Snowball, Casper, Lumina, Baby Boo, Cotton Candy Pumpkin

Here is recipe I watched from the WLIWCreate T.V. where Caprial+John make the most luscious looking pumpkin soup I’ve ever seen.

John & Caprialmade a luscious looking drink on their fall 2012 show recently.

Cider with Tuaca and (Creme Fraiche
(or Whipped Cream) and topped with Nutmeg, or crushed Peanut Brittle

(You can substitute Bourbon/Amaretto or Brandy for the Tuaca
INGREDIENTS
1 Quart – Good quality Cider (throw a cinnamon stick & star anise or ginger in while it’s cooking
Tuaca ( allow 1 oz for each glass)
Creme Fraiche (or Whipped Cream) (no sugar added) – allow about 2 Tbspns per glass
Nutmeg (Fresh or dried) (or use crushed peanut brittle)

PROCEDURE:
Prepare (or purchase) Creme Fraiche (Non Vegan/Vegan recipe is below)
or use Whipped Cream
Warm Cider in Pan, add cinnamon, star anise or ginger (whatever your tastebuds like)

TO SERVE:
In a pretty glass, pour in about one (1) oz. Tuaca
Then add about 1 cup cider to glass
Top with about 2 Tablespoons of Creme Fraiche
Grate Nutmeg on Top
Note: Do not add sugar to the creme fraiche as the cider and liquor have enough sugar

What is Tuaca ??
It is a luscious liquor used often in baking.  Ex: creme brûlée, drinks, etc)
You could substitute or brandy/Amaretto /bourbon of choice

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