Roasted Carrot and Beetroot
A colourful combination
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1 Hour 15 Minutes
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Serves 4
15 mins
Serves 5 to 6
What you'll need…
- 1 (750ml) bottle of zinfandel, pinot noir, or other full-bodied robust red wine that you enjoy drinking
- 3/4 cup of water
- 3/4 cup of honey
- 15 whole black peppercorns
- 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick, plus extra (optional) for serving
- 1 star anise (or a couple of cardamom pods or allspice berries)
- Thin peels of lemon zest for garnish
The method
1
Combine the wine, water, honey, peppercorns, cinnamon stick, and any other spices you are using in a 2-quart saucepan.
If you are unsure about the sweetness level, start with less honey and add more to taste.
2
Warm over medium-low heat until steamy and lightly simmering.
3
Strain into glass mugs. Serve with a thin strip of orange zest and a bit of cinnamon stick.
Recipe inspired by SimplyRecipe
