Are you looking forward to sweater weather and cozy fall vibes? Luckily, the holiday season and all its magic is just around the corner! Now is the perfect time to embrace the season and bring fresh fall flavors to the table. 

Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply savoring quiet moments at home, Gold Peak Iced Tea is the secret ingredient to bring out the best of fall. Delight in the warm spices of Golden Thai Tea and cozy up with Spiced Apple Cups, or elevate your dinner party with a Golden Grazing Board and Golden Breadstick Napkin Holders!

Making memories around the table with wholesome, delicious food and drink is the reason for the season! Whatever the occasion, Gold Peak Iced Tea’s rich, authentic flavors perfectly pair with classic fall ingredients like apple, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Explore these simple, comforting recipes and delight in the golden flavors of fall in every sip of this iconic iced tea.

Get ready to capture every golden moment this holiday season with good food, better company, and Gold Peak Iced Tea!

Golden Thai Tea

Difficulty: Easy • 1 serving • Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cup Gold Peak Sweet Tea, hot
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 3 Tbsp condensed milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• freshly ground nutmeg
• for garnish: ground cinnamon, star anise

Directions:

1. In a milk frother, combine evaporated milk, condensed milk, turmeric, ginger, nutmeg, and vanilla. Froth the mixture for one minute, until it’s creamy and well-mixed.
2. Heat Gold Peak Sweet Tea in a pot or microwave until hot.
3. Pour the hot tea into your cup, leaving some space at the top. Gently pour the frothed milk over the tea, allowing it to float on top.
4. Sprinkle cinnamon over the frothed milk and garnish with a star anise. Cheers!

Golden Cookies

Difficulty: Easy • 24 servings • Total Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ginger 
• 2 1/2 tsp turmeric 
• 2 cups Flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup butter, room temp
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the butter and sugars. Mix until the mixture is smooth and free of clumps.
2. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture. Mix until well combined and smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients until evenly blended.
4. On low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
5. Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
6. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Use a 1-tablespoon scoop to portion out the dough and place the scoops on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set.

Golden Grazing Board

Difficulty: Easy • 10 servings • Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 8 oz Brie cheese, wheel 
• 8 oz Cheddar cheese wheel 
• 4 oz White cheddar block 
• 4 oz Prosciutto, sliced 
• 4 oz Salami, sliced 
• 1 cup Dried apricots 
• 4 oz Honey comb 
• ¼ cup Marmalade
• 1 cup Rainier cherries 
• 5 Candied orange slices
• ½ cup Pistachio nuts
• ½ cup Mixed nuts 
• ½ cup Edible flowers 
• 1 cup Persimmons 
• 1 Kiwi, sliced
• 2 cups Crackers of choice 
• 1 Baguette

Directions:

1. On a large wooden turntable, place a small bowl in the center of the board and fill it with honeycomb. Add another small bowl of marmalade next to the honeycomb. Tip: Begin with the dips or sauces when arranging a charcuterie board to help establish the layout!
2. Position the cheese selections around the bowls. Use a variety of cheese types and shapes to add diversity to the board.
3. Place the meats around the cheeses, either fanned out or folded neatly.
4. Arrange the crackers along the edges of the board or near the cheeses for easy pairing.
5. Fill in any remaining spaces with fruits and nuts, adding pops of color and texture. Enjoy!

Cinnamon Apple Tea Floater

Difficulty: Easy • 4 servings • Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients: 

• 4 cups Gold Peak Sweet Tea
• 2 Tbsp ground cinnamon 
• 8 cinnamon sticks 
• 2 Honeycrisp apples

Directions:

1. In a large pot, combine Gold Peak Sweet Tea and 4 cinnamon sticks. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it reaches a boil, then turn off the heat and let it sit.
2. While the tea is heating, slice apples into rounds thin enough to float on top of your mugs.
3. Use an apple corer to remove the center of each slice, creating a perfect circle.
4. Pour the hot spiced tea into your mugs. Place an apple slice on top of each mug.
5. Sprinkle a little ground cinnamon over the apple slice, and insert a cinnamon stick through the center of the apple. Enjoy!

Spiced Apple Cups

Difficulty: Easy • 4 servings • Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 cups Gold Peak Sweet Tea 
• 5 Honey crisp apples
• 1 Orange 
• 3 ginger pieces, 1”-2” each
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 4 star anise

Directions:

1. In a large pot, combine the Gold Peak Sweet Tea, one sliced apple, one sliced orange, three pieces of ginger, cinnamon sticks, and star anise. Heat the mixture on medium heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
2. While the tea is infusing, use a melon baller to carefully remove the core from each apple, creating a hollow cup shape. Be sure not to core too deep or the apple cup will leak.
3. After the tea has infused, carefully pour it into each apple cup. Garnish with a star anise and a cinnamon stick. Enjoy!

Golden Breadstick Napkin Holder

Difficulty: Easy • 6 servings • Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 11 oz premade bread dough 
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese 
• ¼ cup Unsalted butter 
• 1 egg, lightly beaten

Directions:

1. Start by preheating your oven to 375°F.
2. Take a large piece of aluminum foil and cut it into six strips, each about 2½ inches long.
3. Roll each strip into a tube shape to form the core for your napkin rings. Lightly spray the foil tubes with nonstick cooking spray and set them aside.
4. Roll out your premade bread dough into logs that are about 3 inches long and 1 inch thick.
5. Wrap each dough log around a foil tube to form a ring, and pinch the ends together to seal.
6. Place the dough rings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the rings with an egg wash and sprinkle them with cheddar cheese.
7. Bake the rings for 15 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
8. Once the rings are cooled, carefully remove the foil tubes. Insert a folded napkin through each bread ring to create your DIY edible napkin rings.