---
title: Chicha Morada (Spiced Purple Corn Drink)
servings: 8
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 45 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/chicha-morada
---

Gather @cinnamon stick{2} and @whole clove{6}.

Put the @purple corn{500%g}, @pineapple{0.5} peel and core, @apple{1}, cinnamon and cloves into the @water{3%l} and bring to a boil.

Simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, until the liquid is intensely purple and reduced by about a quarter. ~{45%minutes}

Strain, pressing on the solids, and stir in the @sugar{100%g} while the liquid is hot.

Chill completely, at least 2 hours. ~{2%hours}

Add the @lime{3} juice only at serving time, pour over ice, and drop diced apple or pineapple into each glass if you like.