Mulling Spices For Wineapple Cider Recipes

MULLING SPICES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Zest and peel orange and lemon. Cut peels into thinnest strips possible. Distribute zest and peels evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until zest and peels are dry, 60 to 75 minutes.
• Combine dried zest, dried peels, crushed cinnamon, allspice, cloves, cardamom and peppercorns in a large bowl.

MULLING SPICES FOR CIDER

Steps:

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

MULLED WINE

Steps:

• Combine the cider, wine, honey, cinnamon sticks, zest, juice, cloves and star anise in a large saucepan, bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Pour into mugs, add an orange peel to each and serve.

MULLING SPICES FOR APPLE CIDER AND RED WINE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Place the cinnamon sticks and nutmeg in a heavy-duty freezer bag, press the air out, and seal.
• Pound the spices with the bottom of a rolling pin, small heavy skillet, or kitchen mallet to break them into small pieces.
• Place the crushed spices in a bowl and stir in the orange peel, lemon peel, allspice, cloves, and crystallized ginger .
• Place about 2 tablespoons of the spice mixture in the center of each 5-inch square of double-layer cheesecloth . Alternatively, you can use empty single-serve tea filter bags.
• Tie the cloth securely with string and use it to prepare mulled cider or wine.

QUICK CIDER-MULLED WINE

Steps:

• Bring wine, brandy, apple cider, star anise, cloves, and 2 cinnamon sticks to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to low and simmer until flavors are infused, about 15 minutes.
• Divide among mugs, garnish with 6 cinnamon sticks, if using, and serve.
• Do Ahead
• Mulled wine can be made 2 hours ahead; cover and store at room temperature, or chill up to 3 days. Rewarm over medium-low heat before serving.

APPLE CIDER MULLING SPICE SACHETS

Steps:

• Place spices in center of a piece of cheesecloth. Tie tightly with long piece of string.
• Place spice sachet in small saucepan. Add apple cider. Simmer over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes or until fragrant. Stir in vanilla. Discard spice sachet. Serve warm.

MULLED CIDER

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a simmer on the grates of the grill or over a burner. Divide among individual mugs and serve hot.

HOT APPLE CIDER - MULLING SPICE RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix all ingredients well.
• Place all ingredients in the center of a piece of cheesecloth.
• Bring corners of cheesecloth together and tie with bakers' string.
• To make Mulled Cider
• Pour 1 to 2 quarts (litres) of apple juice or cider into a large pot or crockpot.
• Add spice sachet.
• Let simmer (not boil) for a minimum of 15 minutes. The longer it steeps the more flavor!

MULLING SPICES

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year., Mulling Spices may be used to prepare the following recipes:

MULLING SPICES (FOR WINE/APPLE CIDER)

Steps:

• Open cardamon pods and remove seeds; crust lightly.
• Combine seeds with cloves, allspice and orange peel.
• Place 2 teaspoons of spice mixture in the center of a 4 inch square of cheesecloth or muslin; bring corners together and tie with string to make a bag.
• Tie 3 cinnamon sticks to each bag; repeat with remaining spice mixture.
• Directions for use: Place 1 bag in 1 quart apple cider, cranberry juice or red wine.
• Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Serve warm.