Cran Apple Tea Ring Recipes

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cover and refrigerate. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast, 1/4 cup water and 1 teaspoon sugar in 1/4 cup warm water; let stand for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, combine remaining water and sugar; stir until dissolved. Add yeast mixture, eggs, shortening, salt and 3 cups flour; mix until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 16x9-in. rectangle. Sprinkle filling over dough to within 1/2 in. of edge. , Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal. Place on greased baking sheets; pinch ends together to form a ring. With a scissors, cut from outside edge two-thirds of the way toward center of ring at 1-in. intervals. Separate strips lightly; twist to allow filling to show. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks for 20 minutes. For icing, combine the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice and milk; drizzle over tea rings while warm. Decorate with cherries if desired.

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, ginger, cloves, cinnamon and water.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat.
• Simmer 5 minutes or until cranberries pop.
• Remove from heat and stir in the honey.
• Add the tea bags and let stand 5 minutes, stirring once.
• Strain through 2 layers of wet cheesecloth.
• Return to saucepan and add the apple juice.
• Reheat and serve hot.
• (keep the extra tea in the fridge and microwave it by the cup if you wish).