There are so many icons of autumn in the mid-Atlantic - soft sweaters, crunchy leaves, cozy fires, hot mugs of cider, soothing soups, and pumpkin. The queen of the season.

This version is light on sugar, heavy on spices - more complex than the usual cinnamon, clove, allspice. I love the balance of these flavors - all of the needed warm spice with bright fresh hints of orange and ginger. Dig in !