CHICHA MORADA

CHICHA MORADA

Ingredients :

1 ½ lb (¾ k) purple corn

Peelings from 2 lb (1 k) cooking apples

Peelings from 1 large pineapple

4 key limes

1 cup sugar, or to taste

4 whole cloves

Preparation:

Bring to a boil the well washed apple and pineapple peelings, red corn and cloves with 3 quarts water.

Simmer for half an hour.

Strain.

Repeat simmering process with same ingredients and 3 quarts clean water.

Strain and mix both liquids.

Add sugar and lemon juice.

Serve chilled.

Note:

Add sugar and key lime to beverage only when ready to use.

Before adding sugar and key it can be kept in the refrigerator for a few days.