Chicha Morada (Purple Corn Drink)

Serves 5 or more

6 1/2 cups water

About 13 ounces dried purple corn (available at South American markets)

2 apples, chopped

1/2 pineapple, chopped

1 quince, chopped

2 cinnamon sticks

6 cloves

3 cups additional water

Juice of 2 to 3 limes

4 ounces sugar

1. In a large pot, mix the 6 1/2 cups water, purple corn, apples, pineapple, quince and spices. Cover and bring it to a boil.

Boil for 45 minutes. Strain and reserve the water. Put the fruit and spices back in the pot.

2. Add the 3 cups of water to the pot of fruit and spices and boil again for 30 minutes. Strain into the other liquid and season with lime juice and sugar. Cool in the fridge and enjoy.

-- Veronica and Chris Laramie, Brasa