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Morelos Salsa Verde

Morelos Salsa Verde

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place tomatillos, jalapenos, and garlic in a large pot. Pour in just enough water to cover the tomatillos; they will float, so press them down with your hand as you measure the water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the color of the tomatillos lightens to a yellow color, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and allow to cool for about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Strain the tomatillos, reserving the water. Place into the bowl of a blender; add the cloves, cumin, pepper, and chicken bouillon. Puree until smooth, use the reserved water as needed to adjust the consistency.

By TAPATIA

Pumpkin Empanadas

Pumpkin Empanadas

4.7

Prep
40 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 To make the dough: Whisk flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder together in a large bowl. Cut shortening into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add just enough water for dough to hold together; do not overmix. Knead dough a few times in the bowl.
  3. 3 Transfer dough out onto a floured surface. Cut dough in quarters, then cut each quarter into thirds to make 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball. Cover with a cloth and allow to rest while you make filling.
  4. 4 To make the filling: Mix pumpkin, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and cloves together in a large bowl until smooth.
  5. 5 Roll each dough ball out on a floured surface into a thin, 6-inch circle. Spoon about 1/3 cup filling into the center of each dough circle. Fold dough over filling to make a half-moon-shaped pie, then crimp the edges together with a fork. Place onto the prepared baking sheets. Brush the tops with beaten egg.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until the filling is hot and crusts are golden brown, about 20 minutes.

By Esther Loveall Saunders

Mom's Little Smokies

Mom's Little Smokies

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, cinnamon, and cloves together in a saucepan over low heat; cook until completely warmed, about 5 minutes. Add the sausages and continue cooking until the sausages are heated through, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes.

By NATTUMS

Pickled Eggs and Beets

Pickled Eggs and Beets

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
1515 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Remove roots and greens from beets. Place beets in a Dutch oven, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook for 45 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, place eggs in a large saucepan and cover with water. Heat to boiling over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Rinse in cold water and add a handful of ice to chill the eggs.
  3. 3 Remove beets from boiling water and rinse. Set aside to cool.
  4. 4 Combine water, sugar, and vinegar in a saucepan. Add cinnamon, salt, cloves, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Peel and slice beets and place in a glass or plastic container. Peel eggs and place in the same container. Pour vinegar mixture over top. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 24 hours, mixing occasionally to ensure eggs and beets remain covered by liquid.

By Wes

Lighter Cretons

Lighter Cretons

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place ground turkey, 1 cup water, onion, cloves, sage, and cinnamon in a saucepan. Bring turkey mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes, mashing ingredients occasionally with a spatula while cooking; remove from heat.
  2. 2 Stir gelatin into remaining 1/2 cup water; stir gelatin mixture into turkey mixture. Transfer to a small container; refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour.

By grandmacupcake

Holiday Buffet Meatballs

Holiday Buffet Meatballs

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Place meatballs in a casserole dish.
  2. 2 Bake in preheated oven until warmed through, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, cloves, garlic salt, and beef bouillon cube in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Pour sauce over meatballs; cover dish with aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Continue baking in oven until meatballs are hot, about 20 minutes.

By SAXEYGIRL

French-Canadian Gorton Pork Spread

French-Canadian Gorton Pork Spread

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
65 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pork, onion, cinnamon, and clove into a saucepan. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in enough water to just cover pork. Bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until water has nearly evaporated, about 1 hour. Stir occasionally to ensure pork cooks evenly.
  3. 3 Use a potato masher or wire whisk to break pork into thin strands. Pour off any remaining liquid, then spoon gorton into a serving bowl. Refrigerate until cold before serving.

By Polish Frog

Deviled Pickled Eggs

Deviled Pickled Eggs

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
4345 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Measure 1 cup beet juice from reserved juice.
  2. 2 Combine 1 cup beet juice, sugar, vinegar, cloves, salt, pepper, and bay leaves in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Place beets and eggs into a large bowl. Pour beet juice mixture over beets and eggs. Refrigerate for 3 days. Drain and discard pickling liquid.
  4. 4 Cut each egg in half lengthwise and scoop yolks into a bowl. Mix mayonnaise, relish, and mustard into egg yolks until smooth. Spoon egg yolk filling back into each egg white. Serve beets and eggs on a platter.

By Kathy Van Pelt

Pumpkin Pie Seeds

Pumpkin Pie Seeds

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
55 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pumpkin seeds, water, and salt in a saucepan, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium; boil seeds for 10 minutes. Drain seeds but do not rinse. Pat seeds dry with paper towels and spread out onto a work surface or a baking sheet for 30 minutes to dry.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Melt butter in a large microwave-safe bowl until melted, about 1 minute. Toss seeds in the melted butter and mix in 1 tablespoon sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and cardamom; toss again to coat seeds thoroughly with spices. Spread seeds out onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until toasted and crunchy, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Stir several times during baking. Sprinkle toasted seeds with 1 tablespoon sugar or as desired; cool before serving.

By cr0ybot

Pumpkin Pie Dessert Hummus

Pumpkin Pie Dessert Hummus

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chickpeas, pumpkin, dates, maple syrup, peanut butter, ginger, molasses, vanilla extract, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a food processor. Process to a smooth paste, 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down sides as necessary. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before serving.

By Adam Mattessich

Pickled Eggs

Pickled Eggs

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
7220 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour beet juice into a medium pot over medium heat. Stir in vinegar, cold water, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, cloves, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved, about 8 minutes.
  2. 2 Place beets into liquid mixture and continue cooking until beets are heated through, about 2 minutes more.
  3. 3 Place hard-cooked eggs in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Pour liquid and beets into the container with eggs. Store the container in the refrigerator for about 5 days before eating.

By Terry

Spiced Pecans

Spiced Pecans

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Whisk egg white and water in a large bowl until frothy. Add pecans and stir until evenly coated.
  3. 3 Mix sugar, cinnamon, salt, cloves, and nutmeg in a small bowl; sprinkle over moistened nuts. Spread pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven, stirring once or twice, until toasted and fragrant, about 30 minutes. Let cool completely on the pan; nuts will crisp as they cool.
  5. 5 Remove from oven and cool completely on the baking sheet before serving or storing in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

By Pat

Gorton (French-Canadian Pork Spread)

Gorton (French-Canadian Pork Spread)

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
105 min
Total
600 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine pork fat, ground pork, onions, water, cloves, and nutmeg in a large pot; season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, mashing mixture with a potato masher every 15 minutes as it cooks; simmer until pork is tender, at least 1 ½ hours. Add water as necessary to keep mixture from boiling dry. Reduce liquid as much as possible when ready to stop cooking without letting it burn. Transfer to lidded containers.
  2. 2 Refrigerate gorton 8 hours to overnight. Remove and discard fat layer or stir into gorton for a creamier spread.

By Lil1

Quick and Easy Peach Pie Egg Rolls with Raspberry Sauce

Quick and Easy Peach Pie Egg Rolls with Raspberry Sauce

4.3

Prep
25 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, mix the peach pie filling, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
  2. 2 Spread one side of each egg roll wrapper with about 1 tablespoon cream cheese. Top cream cheese with 1 tablespoon of the pie filling mixture. Fold the wrappers over the mixture. Moisten the ends with a small amount of water, and seal.
  3. 3 Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drop the egg rolls a few at a time into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  4. 4 In a bowl, mix the raspberry jam, honey, and remaining water. Add more water as necessary to obtain a syrup like texture. Serve the warm egg rolls over ice cream, top with the raspberry jam mixture, and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

By COUSINDILL

Butternut Squash and Apple Cider Soup

Butternut Squash and Apple Cider Soup

3.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add butternut squash, potatoes, celery, apple, and carrot. Add chicken broth and enough apple cider to cover vegetables; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer, adding more apple cider to cover vegetables as needed, until vegetables are tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
  2. 2 Blend squash mixture with an immersion blender until smooth; stir in half-and-half, cinnamon, and cloves. Simmer until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes. Divide soup among bowls; top each bowl with about 1 tablespoon sour cream and 1 pinch nutmeg.

By Mindy

Berbere Spice Blend

Berbere Spice Blend

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place ground chiles, paprika, and cayenne pepper into a bowl; stir. Add onion powder, ginger, cumin, coriander, cardamom, fenugreek, garlic powder, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and nutmeg. Gently whisk together until thoroughly mixed.
  3. 3 Store in an airtight container, preferably glass.

By John Mitzewich

Chef John's Pate de Campagne

Chef John's Pate de Campagne

4.4

Prep
70 min
Cook
105 min
Total
790 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cloves, nutmeg, ginger, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl to make spice mixture.
  2. 2 Place pork shoulder, duck meat, chopped bacon, chicken livers, onion, shallot, parsley, cognac, salt, garlic, pepper, 3/4 teaspoon spice mixture, and pink curing salt in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate about 2 hours.
  3. 3 Whisk cream, bread crumbs, and eggs together in a bowl.
  4. 4 Transfer pork mixture to a rimmed baking sheet lined with a silicone mat or parchment. Freeze for 15 to 20 minutes to facilitate grinding the meat.
  5. 5 Grind pork mixture into a bowl using the meat-grinder attachment of a stand mixer. Add dried cherries and pistachios. Add the cream mixture; fold gently until just combined.
  6. 6 Arrange bacon strips crosswise in a 9x5-inch loaf pan, letting ends hang over the edges of the pan. Trim some strips to fit the ends of the pan.
  7. 7 Fill pan to the top with the ground pork mixture; smooth the top. Cover surface with strips of bacon. Fold side bacon piece edges over the top. Cover with a piece of parchment cut to fit the top of the pan; wrap tightly with heavy duty aluminum foil.
  8. 8 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  9. 9 Transfer pan to a deep pot or Dutch oven. Pour in hot tap water to reach 1/2 to 2/3 of the way up the side of the pan. Cover.
  10. 10 Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 155 degrees F (68 degrees C), 1 3/4 to 2 hours.
  11. 11 Transfer pan to a paper-towel lined surface to absorb any moisture. If mixture has risen above the top edge of the pan, press it down with a heavy pan. Remove the aluminum foil, leaving the parchment paper on top. Transfer pan to a paper-towel-lined baking dish. Cut a piece of cardboard to be slightly smaller than the top of the pan. Wrap with aluminum foil and place on the parchment paper. Press down with weights like canned food.
  12. 12 Refrigerate at least 8 hours to chill and compress the pate.
  13. 13 To unmold the pate, pour very hot water into a large bowl. Dip mold into hot water for 1 to 2 seconds. Turn out onto a paper-towel-lined dish; chill again before slicing.

By John Mitzewich

Jamaican Beef Patties

Jamaican Beef Patties

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Prepare pastry: Combine flour, 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder, and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter and shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. 3 Stir in water until mixture forms a ball.
  4. 4 Shape dough into a log and cut it into 10 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 6-inch circle (approximately 1/8-inch thick) on a lightly floured surface; set aside.
  5. 5 To make the beef filling: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and diced Scotch bonnet pepper until soft, about 2 minutes. Stir in ground beef; season with 1 teaspoon curry powder, allspice, ground cloves, thyme, pepper, and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until beef is evenly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Crumble in bouillon cube and stir in 1/2 cup of water and browning sauce until well combined; add bay leaf and simmer until liquid is absorbed. Remove skillet from heat; discard bay leaf and stir in bread crumbs.
  6. 6 Spoon equal amounts of filling onto each pastry circle.
  7. 7 Fold over and press edges together, making a half-circle. Use the back of a fork to seal edges, then brush tops with beaten egg. Place pastries on a baking sheet.
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

By JEFFOLEE

Champurrado (Mexican Hot Chocolate)

Champurrado (Mexican Hot Chocolate)

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place water, cinnamon stick, clove, and star anise in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and allow spices to steep until water is fragrant, about 10 minutes; strain.
  2. 2 Heat milk, chocolate, and pinole in a separate saucepan over medium heat, whisking until chocolate is dissolved and liquid is thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; add piloncillo and let rest until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes more. Pour cinnamon water into chocolate mixture and stir to combine.

By monmedel

Rated G Mexican Coffee

Rated G Mexican Coffee

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring the water, sugar, cinnamon, and clove to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Stir until the sugar has dissolved, then remove from the heat, stir in the coffee grounds, cover, and steep for 5 minutes. Stir in the vanilla and chocolate syrup, then strain through several layers of cheesecloth to remove the coffee grounds and spices. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.

By IrvineHousewife

Achiote Paste

Achiote Paste

3.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 With a spice grinder, grind the annatto seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorns, allspice berries, and cloves to a fine powder.
  2. 2 In a blender or food processor, mix the ground spices, habanero peppers, orange juice, vinegar, garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth. Mix in the lemon juice and tequila.

By LiberallyGillian

Agua de Jamaica (Iced Hibiscus Tea)

Agua de Jamaica (Iced Hibiscus Tea)

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 6 cups of water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in the hibiscus petals, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice. Reduce heat to medium-low, and gently simmer until the water has turned a deep red, 30 to 45 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir the chopped piloncillo into the hibiscus water until dissolved, then set aside to cool 15 minutes. After cooling, strain the warm liquid into a 1 gallon pitcher through a wire mesh strainer. Squeeze as much liquid from the petals as you can, then discard the petals. Stir in the white sugar until dissolved, then pour in enough cold water to fill the pitcher. Serve immediately or let stand overnight for best taste.

By Sherbear1

Homemade Mexican Chorizo

Homemade Mexican Chorizo

4.0

Prep
45 min
Cook
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chile peppers in a bowl and cover with hot water. Soak until softened, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, place pork butt and pork fat in the freezer for 30 minutes. Chill meat grinder in the freezer to make grinding the meat easier.
  3. 3 Grind allspice berries and cloves using a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder. Set aside.
  4. 4 Drain chile peppers and place in a food processor or blender. Add vinegar and puree until smooth.
  5. 5 Fit the chilled meat grinder with a medium plate. Pass the partially frozen pork and fat through the grinder. Combine ground meat with pureed chile peppers, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and cumin in a bowl. Mix well with your hands for 2 to 3 minutes. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour, or overnight.
  6. 6 Meanwhile, soak casing in cold water for about 30 minutes. Place the wide end of a small sausage-stuffing funnel up against the sink tap and run cold water through the inside of the casing.
  7. 7 Use the medium sausage-stuffing funnel attachment and place casing on the outside of the tube. Start passing meat mixture through the funnel, stopping just as it starts to come out the other end. Tie the casing into a knot at the end, then continue passing the meat mixture through the funnel, supporting the sausage with your other hand. Once the meat mixture is finished, tie the other end of the casing into a knot.
  8. 8 Twist the casing at regular intervals to create individual links, alternating between twisting in opposite directions. Poke 2 to 3 small holes into each sausage with a metal skewer to allow air to escape during cooking.
  9. 9 Cook as desired or chill in the fridge for up to 3 days.

By brandon

Old-Fashioned Hot Buttered Rum

Old-Fashioned Hot Buttered Rum

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
300 min
Total
305 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine hot water, brown sugar, butter, and salt in a 5-quart slow cooker; add cloves and cinnamon sticks.
  2. 2 Cover slow cooker. Cook on Low for 5 hours. Stir in rum.
  3. 3 Ladle buttered rum into mugs. Top with whipped cream; sprinkle with nutmeg.

By Linda Correia

Mexican-Style Hot Chocolate

Mexican-Style Hot Chocolate

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk cold water, sugar, cocoa powder, flour, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a saucepan until smooth. Place over low heat; bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and hot, about 4 minutes. Stir in milk; heat until hot chocolate just forms bubbles around the edge. Mix vanilla extract into hot chocolate. Blend until smooth with an immersion blender to make the drink slightly frothy.

By Allrecipes Member

Mexican Christmas Punch (Ponche Navideno)

Mexican Christmas Punch (Ponche Navideno)

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stud each orange with 6 whole cloves, using the pointed ends of the cloves to pierce the skin. Cut oranges into wedges. Reserve 12 wedges for garnish. Cut some slits into each hawthorn.
  2. 2 Bring water, hibiscus petals, and cinnamon sticks to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until water is a deep pink color, 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove hibiscus petals but leave cinnamon sticks in the water to infuse further. Stir in orange wedges, hawthorns, apples, sugar cane, pear, and brown sugar. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for at least 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Ladle the punch into 12 mugs, making sure each mug gets some slices of fruit. Add 1 fluid ounce rum to each mug to give the punch an extra kick. Garnish mugs with reserved orange slices.

By FOODBEAST

Capirotada

Capirotada

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather Ingredients and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine water, 2 cups brown sugar, and cinnamon sticks together in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
  3. 3 Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and liquid has reduced into a syrup, about 15 minutes. Remove cinnamon sticks from syrup using a slotted spoon.
  4. 4 Spread a thin layer of butter onto one side of each toasted bread slice, and sprinkle with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  5. 5 Shingle bread, butter-side up, to make two rows in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  6. 6 Sprinkle cheese, raisins, peanuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves over bread. Sprinkle remaining remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar over the cheese. Pour cinnamon syrup over entire dish; cover with aluminum foil.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, about 30 minutes. Cool for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.

By dromero1013

Anise Seed Borrachio Cookies

Anise Seed Borrachio Cookies

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place rum and anise seeds in a small bowl. Set aside to marinate, preferably overnight.
  2. 2 Beat butter, sugar, and vanilla extract together in a medium bowl until smooth; stir in rum mixture. Whisk in egg. Combine flour, cloves, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; stir into butter mixture until well blended. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator, about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease baking sheets.
  4. 4 Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to ⅛ inch thickness; cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown at edges, about 10 minutes. Cool on baking sheets, 3 to 5 minutes, before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

By Ruben Jerez

Capirotada (Mexican Dessert)

Capirotada (Mexican Dessert)

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine water, piloncillo, cinnamon sticks, sugar, vanilla extract, and cloves in a pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until slightly thickened and reduced to a syrup, about 10 minutes. Remove cinnamon sticks.
  3. 3 Lightly butter each slice of bread. Place slices in a large, flat baking pan.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until toasted, 10 to 15 minutes. Let butter dry.
  5. 5 Grease a 9x13-inch cake pan and add 1/2 of the toasted bread. Sprinkle 1/2 of the Monterey Jack cheese, walnuts, raisins, and apricots over the bread. Drizzle 1/2 of the syrup on top to fully coat the bread. Top with the remaining bread, cheese, walnuts, raisins, apricots, and syrup. Cover with aluminum foil.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until lightly browned and heated through, about 15 minutes more. Serve warm.

By mpatricia25