Last year it was Hot glühwein


Last year it was Hot glühwein at the Christmas Markets in Germany.

This year it will have to be mulled wine in Minnesota

Mulling Spice Mix

The recipe makes 14 spice bags.

If you are giving as a gift, be sure to include the recipe instructions.


Prep Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

14 double-layer cheesecloth 5-inch squares

14 (10-inch) lengths of white string

3 ounces whole cinnamon sticks

6 whole nutmegs (1 ounce)

1/3 cup chopped dried orange peel

1/3 cup chopped dried lemon peel

1/4 cup allspice berries

1/4 cup whole cloves

2 Tablespoons finely chopped, crystallized ginger (1 ounce)

Preparation:
Place cinnamon sticks and nutmegs into a heavy freezer bag. Smash into small pieces with a mallet or heavy pan.

In a bowl place orange peel, lemon peels, allspice, cloves, and ginger. Stir in small pieces from freezer bag.

Place equal amounts of the mix on the center of each cheesecloth square. Secure with string. For gifts remember to include the directions.


Yield: 14 bags each will spice a 750 ml bottle of red wine - 3-1/4 cups wine.

Mulled Wine Recipe Instructions


1/2 cup water

1/3 cup white granulated sugar

3-1/4 cups (750 ml bottle) red wine

1 mulling spice bag

Combine water and sugar in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat.

Stir until sugar dissolves.

Add wine and spice bag.

Heat wine slowly over low heat and only until small bubbles
form around the edge of the pan.

Do not boil.

Discard spice bag and serve hot.

Comments

Maria said…
Interesting recipe. I'll have to give it a shot.
Beth Caudill said…
Nice recipe. Happy Holidays.
Christine said…
Just remember to serve the wine in cups, the wine is too warm for a wine glass. You can also substitute apple juice for the wine.

8 cups (1/2 gallon) apple cider

1 mulling spice bag

Place apple cider in a 3-quart saucepan and add spice bag. Bring to a boil, reduce
heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Discard spice bag and serve
hot.
Autumn Jordon said…
I love mulled wine. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

Where were you in Germany?

AJ
Christine said…
I stayed mostly in Bad Weinsheim, the picture on the top of my blog is Rottenburg. What a beautiful country.

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