MULLING SYRUP

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This spiced syrup works equally well for mulled wine or cider. Make a batch ahead of time for entertaining or make up a gift kit for Christmas

Provided by Lulu Grimes

Time 35m

Yield Makes 2 x 400ml bottles

Number Of Ingredients 7

250g caster or granulated sugar
2 oranges , halved
6 whole cloves
6 whole allspice
2 cinnamon sticks
¼ nutmeg , freshly grated
small piece ginger , sliced

Steps:

  • Put all the ingredients into a saucepan with 1 litre water and bring slowly to a simmer, making sure all the sugar has been completely dissolved. Turn down the heat and simmer for 20 mins. Leave to cool, then strain through a very fine sieve.
  • Sterilise your bottles by washing them in hot soapy water, rinsing well, then drying them in a warm oven. Meanwhile, rewarm the syrup until just hot, then pour into the bottles while still hot and seal.
  • Before giving away, add labels with serving instructions: Heat 400ml syrup with 750ml red wine or cider and some slices of orange or apple. Syrup will keep in a cool, dark place for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 15 calories, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar

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