Apple, Pear, and Lemon Ice Ring

Want an easy way to make any punch bowl stand out in a crowd? How about giving your next party punch bowl creation something to smile and shout about? Adding this easy Apple, Pear, and Lemon Ice Ring to your next punch bowl will not only spruce things up, but as the ice melts it will add additional flavor. Can you say, “Beam me up, Scotty!”



Adding fruit to the ice ring is a fantastic way to spruce things up. And that's not all because this ice ring has a sweet and spicy secret weapon. Ya' see, unlike most ice rings that use plain ole' water this one is made with sugar and spice infused H2O. Why? Well, typically when the ice melts inside of the punch bowl it waters down the punch. Not so with this ice ring. So, why not make an ice ring made with sugar water, sparkling water, or a clear carbonated beverage, like cream soda? You can also add spices like cinnamon, persimmon, or a pinch of ground cloves, etc. Sprigs of fresh herbs add undercurrents of fresh flavors too, but also visually add great texture. Therefore, as this ice ring melts, instead of watering the down the punch bowl with sadness, it adds a bit of bright sweetness and will make the world a much better place for everyone.

Ingredients:

• 1 granny smith apple
• 1 Honeycrisp apple
• 1 Meyer lemon
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 4 cups water, fruit-flavored sparkling water, or clear soda
• Optional: 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/8 ginger, and a pinch ground cloves

Directions:

1. Thinly slice fruit using a large mandoline slicer.
2. Arrange fruit on the inside bottom of the bundt cake pan.
3.  In a large measuring cup or bowl add 4 cups of water, sparkling water, or clear soda.
4. ...........................................

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