Best Mulled Cider Or Mulled Wine Spice Packs Recipes

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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

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.

MULLING SPICES



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My mulling blend is a merry combination of sugar and spice and a nice touch of citrus peel. Use it to flavor pancakes or waffles, wines or cider and even as a spice blend for poached apples.-Cindy Fuller, Forest City, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield about 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons dried grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons dried orange zest
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

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:

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 22mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

MULLED CIDER WITH FALL SPICES



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Heat up your holiday meal -- or any occasion -- with our spiced apple drink.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 quarts apple cider (8 cups)
4 strips lemon zest
2 cinnamon sticks
2 whole star anise (optional)
1 teaspoon whole allspice berries
1 teaspoon whole cloves

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring cider, lemon zest, and spices to a boil; cover, and remove from heat. Let steep at least 20 minutes (or up to 4 hours). Ladle carefully into mugs, leaving most of the solids behind.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 g

MULLED CIDER



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     beverage

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 quarts apple cider
2 cinnamon sticks
2 whole allspice berries
2 whole cloves
1 orange, thinly sliced

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calorie, Fat 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 0 milligrams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Protein 0 grams, Sugar 26 grams

MULLED CIDER SPICE SACHETS



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Tie a spice sachet around a jug of cider to make a festive gift. Directions to place on gift tag are included. Adapted from Whole Foods.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 6 sachets

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cinnamon sticks
2 tablespoons cardamom pods
3 tablespoons dried lemon peel
3 tablespoons dried orange peel
3 tablespoons whole cloves
3 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
2 tablespoons whole allspice
1 tablespoon black peppercorns (optional)

Steps:

  • Place cinnamon sticks and cardamom pods in a plastic bag.
  • Crush cinnamon sticks and cardamom pods using a rolling pin or the bottom cast iron skillet.
  • Mix the crushed spices with the rest of the ingredients.
  • Portion into six ready-made muslin tea bags or make your own with cheesecloth and kitchen string.
  • Each sachet flavors 3 quarts apple cider.
  • Write on a gift tag or paper and attach to gift:.
  • Mulled Cider Sachets.
  • 3 quarts apple cider.
  • 1 orange, sliced.
  • 1 spiced sachet.
  • 8 cinnamon sticks.
  • Pour apple cider into saucepan or crockpot. Place sachet(or bag) into pot. Simmer 20 minutes and serve warm with a cinnamon stick.
  • Variation:.
  • Replace 1 quart cider with another fruit juice, like cranberry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.4, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 33.8, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 0.2, Protein 2.3

MULLED CIDER (SPICE BAG)



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Do you like Mulled Cider? I made these for gifts one year and gave them with tag instructions. Great on a cool evening. It fills the house with this wonderful aroma.

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories     Beverages

Time 30m

Yield 1 gallon, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cinnamon stick (broken into pieces)
2 whole cloves
2 whole allspice
1 tablespoon orange rind (grated)
2 pieces of good cheesecloth (4inch x 6 inch each)
8 inches piece cotton string
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 gallon apple cider

Steps:

  • Lay two pieces of cheesecloth on a flat surface.
  • Place broken cinnamon stick, cloves, allspice, and orange peel in the center.
  • Bring up corners and tie with string.
  • In a saucepan mix the ingredients for the cider and put the spice bag into it.
  • Heat till flavors are well-blended.
  • Remove the spice bag.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 32.2, Fat 0.1, Sodium 53.6, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 6.7, Protein 0.1

MULLED CIDER WITH WINTER SPICES



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Categories     Fruit Juice     Hot Drink     Alcoholic     Thanksgiving     Orange     Apple     Spice     Brandy     Fall     Winter     Cinnamon     Clove     Christmas Eve     Bon Appétit     Drink

Yield Serves 12.

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 cups apple cider
1/4 cup orange juice
Peel (orange part only) from 1 orange, cut into strips
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon (packed) brown sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
2 whole cloves
2 whole allspice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 cups applejack brandy (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix first 10 ingredients in large saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer mixture 30 minutes to blend flavors. Strain mulled cider into mugs. Serve cider, passing applejack brandy separately, if desired.

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