Best Purple Corn And Pineapple Sangria Recipes

Purple Corn Drink (Chicha Morada) image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound dried purple corn kernels and cobs
4 quarts cold water
2 sticks of cinnamon
6 whole cloves
2 star anise
Pinch of nutmeg
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup fresh orange juice

Steps:

Fresh sliced fruit, such as oranges, strawberries, and pineapples for garnish
Cover the corn with water in a large kettle. Add the cinnamon and cloves and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat, cover the kettle and simmer 40 to 50 minutes, or until the corn has softened. Strain the liquid into another pot and discard the corn and spices. Dissolve the sugar into the hot liquid. Add the lemon and orange juices and taste for sweetness. Chill thoroughly. When ready to serve the drink, garnish with sliced fruit.

Mazamorra Morada (Purple Pudding) image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds dried purple corn on the cob (maiz morado)
10 cups water
1 pineapple, washed, stem and bottom removed, diced with skin on
2 fresh quince or green apples, washed and chopped with skins on
2 cinnamon sticks
8 whole cloves
Juice of 1 lemon
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup dried prunes
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup dried apricots
1 1/2 cups sweet potato flour or 3/4 cup cornstarch
Ground cinnamon (for garnish)
Crema

Steps:

Soak the purple corn in the 10 cups of cold water overnight. Transfer the corn to a large pot and measure the soaking liquid. Add enough water to make 15 cups. Pour the liquid back over the corn, and add the pineapple, quince, cinnamon sticks, cloves, lemon juice and sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
Remove from the heat, remove the corn cobs and strain the mixture, pressing against the strainer with a spoon to extract all the juice from the fruits and spices. There should be about 8 cups of liquid. If not, place the corn and fruit in a saucepan with water just to cover and simmer for about 20 minutes. Strain and add amount needed to total 8 cups. Discard the corn and fruit. Place the liquid in a heavy saucepan, reserving 1 cup of the liquid.
Add the dried prunes, cherries and apricots to the 7 cups of liquid.
In a small bowl, combine the reserved 1 cup of liquid and the sweet potato flour or cornstarch. Mix thoroughly with a fork until dissolved. Pour this mixture back into the saucepan with the liquid and dried fruits. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking until the mixture is thick, about 25 minutes.
Remove from the heat and pour the pudding into a deep 2 quart serving dish or individual ramekins. Let cool. To serve, dust the top with ground cinnamon.
Serve the pudding with crema.