Best Mulled Cider Or Mulled Wine Spice Packs Recipes

MULLED CIDER OR MULLED WINE SPICE PACKS & RECIPES

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I love hot spiced Cider.I love sitting around on cool nights drinking it. Being from New England this is a drink I love to make with the fresh apple Cider from the local apple orchard. Making the mulling spice bags for friends and family is a nice touch too.

Provided by Nor Mac @Adashofloverecipepage

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

14 - 14 squares of cheese cloth cut
3 ounce(s) whole cinnamon sticks
- string
1/3 cup(s) dried orange peel
5 - whole nutmegs
1/3 cup(s) dried lemon peel
1/4 cup(s) allspice berries
1/4 cup(s) whole cloves
2 tablespoon(s) crystallized ginger
THE ABOVE MAKES 14 BAGS
CIDER RECIPE
8 cup(s) apple cider or juice
1 - spice bag
MULLED WINE
1/2 cup(s) water
1/3 cup(s) granulated sugar
3 1/4 cup(s) red wine
1 - spice bag

Steps:

Cut 14 square of cheese cloth in to 5 inch squares
Put cinnamon sticks and nutmeg in a plastic bag. Smash and break these up with what ever tool you have. A bottom of a pan works as well. break in to small pieces.
pour smashed pieces in to a bowl.stir in orange peel lemon peel,allspice,cloves,and ginger
Put about 2 tablespoons of spice in to the center of each cheese cloth square, Gather corners of square and tie a string around it to secure.
You can give these out at Christmas as gifts by securing to a gift with the cider recipe,or just keep them for yourself. I cut the recipe for spice in half if they are for myself.
Mulled cider- place spice bag and Cider in to a slow cooker. start on high,and cook for 1 hour,and reduce to low. to keep it warm for guests. You can keep on low and leave it for hours. The longer the spice bag is in the stronger the spice flavor.
mulled wine- Place sugar and water in to sauce pan. stir until it dissolves. Add wine and spice bag.heat on low heat until small bubbles appear around the edge of the pan.Do not boil.
discard spice bag and serve. You may keep it warm in a crock pot on low heat.

MULLING SPICES FOR CIDER

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This delicious mix of spices and fresh lemon zest will liven up your cup of cider. You may mix the spices ahead of time, and add the lemon zest when you are ready to mull the cider.

Provided by Bibi

Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3 each cinnamon sticks
½ teaspoon whole cloves
⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ lemon, zested

Steps:

Combine cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg in an airtight container. Add lemon zest when making mulled cider.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 0.6 mg

MULLED CIDER

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This is a classic warmer-upper that you can serve on chilly winter days. Pass the brandy separately for those who want it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 13 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
3 whole cloves
2 whole allspice
1 bay leaf
3 quarts apple cider or apple juice
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Dash salt
1 to 1-1/2 cups brandy, optional

Steps:

Place the cinnamon stick, cloves, allspice and bay leaf on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag. , In a large saucepan, combine the apple cider, juices, orange zest, brown sugar, salt and spice bag. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer mixture for 30 minutes to blend flavors. Discard spice bag. Strain cider mixture and stir in brandy if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

MULLED WINE

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This mulled wine is soothing and satisfying with a delightful blend of spices warmed to perfection. Refrigerating the wine mixture overnight allows the flavors to blend, so don't omit this essential step. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 bottle (750 ml) fruity red wine
1 cup brandy
1 cup sugar
1 medium orange, sliced
1 medium lemon, sliced
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
1/2 teaspoon whole allspice
1/2 teaspoon aniseed
1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns
3 whole cloves
Optional garnishes: Orange slices, star anise and additional cinnamon sticks

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the first 6 ingredients. Place remaining spices on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose spices; tie securely with string. Place in pan., Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer gently, covered, 20 minutes. Transfer to a covered container; cool slightly. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Strain wine mixture into a large saucepan, discarding fruit and spice bag; reheat. Serve warm. Garnish as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.