White kids' punch with pear juice and vanilla

White kids' punch made with pear juice, grape juice and rooibos tea, with vanilla, lemon, cinnamon and cardamom. Vegan and caffeine-free, a warm drink for children, 112 kcal per mug.

At a glance

• Serves 4
• Prep time: 10 min
• Cooking time: 15 min
• Total time: 25 min
• Calories: 112 kcal per serving
• Protein: 1 g
• Fat: 0 g
• Carbs: 27 g

Ingredients

• 500ml pear juice
• 300ml grape juice
• 1 unwaxed lemon
• 300ml water
• 2 rooibos teabags
• 4 cardamom pods
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 vanilla pod

Method

You’ll need: saucepan · chopping board · knife

1. Bring the water to the boil, pour it over the rooibos teabags and leave to steep for 5 minutes. Remove the teabags.
2. Split the vanilla pod lengthways, slice the lemon and lightly crush the cardamom pods.
3. Put the pear juice, grape juice, tea, vanilla pod, lemon slices, cinnamon stick and cardamom into a pan.
4. Heat the punch over a low heat for 10 minutes, then leave it to infuse, covered, for 5 minutes.
5. Remove the spices and lemon slices and pour the punch into mugs.

Good to know

Kids' punch doesn't have to be red. This one, made with pear and grape juice, tastes of vanilla and lemon, and rooibos gives it depth without caffeine. For grown-ups, add a piece of ginger to the pan.

Swaps

Pear juice → apple juice. Rooibos tea → camomile tea (milder). Vanilla pod → 1 tsp vanilla extract. Cardamom → star anise.

Cooking tips

Only heat the punch until it steams. You can dry the used vanilla pod and pop it into a jar of coconut sugar.

Storage

Once cooled, it keeps in a bottle in the fridge for 3 days.

Allergens

No gluten, milk, egg or nuts. Suitable for children and in pregnancy.

Frequently asked questions

How long does kids' punch keep in the fridge?

Once cooled, it keeps in a bottle in the fridge for 3 days.

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