Mulled wine

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The aroma of this classic will fill your kitchen with the smell of Christmas. Try swapping the alcohol for apple juice for a non-alcoholic version.

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Yields8 Servings
 1 large orange (zest strips and juice) 125g unrefined light muscovado sugar a few cloves 2 cinnamon stick 1 star anise ¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg 1tsp vanilla extract 2 bottles of red wine 50ml cointreau (or brandy) 150g frozen winter fruits
1

In a large heavy-based pan, add the orange, sugar, spices, vanilla and add one bottle of red wine.  Heat gently, stirring once or twice, until the sugar has dissolved, then continue heating gently for another 15 minutes.

2

Stir in the rest of the wine, Cointreau or brandy and fruits, and gently simmer for another few minutes. Serve in heatproof glasses.

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Ingredients

 1 large orange (zest strips and juice) 125g unrefined light muscovado sugar a few cloves 2 cinnamon stick 1 star anise ¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg 1tsp vanilla extract 2 bottles of red wine 50ml cointreau (or brandy) 150g frozen winter fruits

Directions

1

In a large heavy-based pan, add the orange, sugar, spices, vanilla and add one bottle of red wine.  Heat gently, stirring once or twice, until the sugar has dissolved, then continue heating gently for another 15 minutes.

2

Stir in the rest of the wine, Cointreau or brandy and fruits, and gently simmer for another few minutes. Serve in heatproof glasses.


Mulled wine