The autumnal equinox arrived at approximately 4:51 Wednesday morning in the Eastern Daylight Time zone. In New Hampshire the sunrise was 6:34 AM and sunset will be 6:44 PM. On Sunday, September 27, the time between sunrise and sunset will be almost exactly twelve hours. The explanation for this variation can be read here http://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/equinox-not-equal.html. Now that fall is officially here, it's time to start enjoying the tastes and smells of fall cooking. I am looking forward to getting the crock pot out again and having a warm stew ready when I get home from work.
I am also looking forward to heating up with spices some fresh mulled apple cider. I may even try to make my own cider as there are several simple recipes on-line. In the mean-time, I whittled away at our supply of pears by making this fruit compote.
Ingredients:
10 cups peeled and chopped pears
1 cup raisins
1 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
zest from 1 orange
zest from 1 lemon
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup port wine
-In large stockpot combine all ingredients except for port, bring o a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover, increase heat and cook for another 15 minutes, or until it begins to thicken. Add port and cook an additional 5 minutes. Ladle into prepared jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Process in water bath canner for 20 minutes. Wait 5 minutes, then remove jars from canner.
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