Mulled Wine

This traditional winter warmer is sure to spice up a winter picnic or a chilly evening by the fire. The recipe below is easily doubled or tripled and can be kept warm in a slow-cooker if you’re catering for a crowd.

This recipe is from ESSENTIAL Volume Two: Sweet Treats for Every Occasion

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Mulled Wine
10 whole cloves
2 whole star anise
2 cinnamon quills
2 bay leaves
1 orange or 2 mandarins, finely sliced
2 cups apple juice
1 cup caster/superfine sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 bottles red wine, such as merlot
½ cup orange liqueur (optional)

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Cook time:: 30 mins
Serves:: 8 - 10

10 whole cloves
2 whole star anise
2 cinnamon quills
2 bay leaves
1 orange or 2 mandarins, finely sliced
2 cups apple juice
1 cup caster/superfine sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 bottles red wine, such as merlot
½ cup orange liqueur (optional)

Bring all ingredients except wine and liqueur to a simmer in a large pot, stirring until sugar has dissolved (about 15 minutes). Add wine and liqueur, if using, reduce heat to low and allow to warm through without boiling (5-10 minutes). Strain off fruit, spices and bay leaves if desired, or leave them in the mix. Serve hot.

Alcohol-Free Mulled Wine

To make a delicious warming drink for children and drivers, use grape juice instead of wine and leave out the orange liqueur.