Heaven City Restaurant Spiced Vinaigrette
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Course : Salad Dressings
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 2 cups
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     3/4  cup           vinegar
   2                    allspice berries
     1/2  stick         cinnamon
     1/4  cup           honey
   2      tablespoons   mustard (see note)
     3/4  cup           freshly squeezed orange juice
   1      cup           olive oil
   2                    apples -- peeled, cored and
                        chopped
     1/2  cup           roasted pecan pieces (see note)
     1/2  cup           spiced rum
   1      tablespoon    hot pepper sauce
   1      teaspoon      salt
     1/4  teaspoon      ground cinnamon
 

Preparation:

Combine vinegar, allspice berries and cinnamon in small saucepan. Bring to scald. Remove from heat; let steep 30 minutes. Strain and discard spices. Combine vinegar mixture with remaining ingredients and mix well. Chill and serve over seasonal greens. Notes: To roast pecans, sprinkle nuts in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until golden brown. Or, toast in microwave: Spread 1 cup nuts on paper plate. Cook on high 2 1/2 to 4 minutes, or until heated through, stirring every 2 minutes.