Best Mulling Spices For Cider Recipes

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MULLING SPICES



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Why go out and buy mulling spices for mulled wine or cider when you probably have all of the ingredients to make it at home? It's so easy to throw it together and so very tasty. Store in an airtight container.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium orange
1 small lemon
2 cinnamon sticks cinnamon sticks, crushed
1 tablespoon whole allspice berries
1 tablespoon whole cloves
½ tablespoon cardamom pods
½ tablespoon whole black peppercorns

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4.5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 0.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

MULLING SPICES FOR CIDER



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This delicious mix of spices and fresh lemon zest will liven up your cup of cider. You may mix the spices ahead of time, and add the lemon zest when you are ready to mull the cider.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 each cinnamon sticks
½ teaspoon whole cloves
⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ lemon, zested

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 0.6 mg

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.

MULLING SPICES (FOR WINE/APPLE CIDER)



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I came across this recipe when searching for a recipe to prepare mulling spices to give as a gift (not to make a mulled drink). This is great to save some money (those store-bought mulling spices are EXPENSIVE) or *perfect* to slip into a gift basket or even put in a nice mug as a simple, thoughtful gift!

Provided by rockinred

Categories     Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 4 spice bags

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 whole cardamom
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1 tablespoon whole allspice
1 teaspoon orange rind
12 whole cinnamon sticks

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.

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