Mulling Spices
A blend of spices for adding to apple cider or mulled wine.
Servings: 2 c.
Calories: 599kcal
Ingredients
- 3 oz cinnamon sticks
- ⅓ c. cardamom pods
- ¼ c. allspice berries
- ¼ c. whole cloves
- ¼ c. star anise pods
- ⅓ c. dried orange peel - store bought or dried in oven
- ¼ c. black peppercorns
Instructions
- Place cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, allspice berries, cloves and star anise in large resealable bag. Crush with rolling pin
- Add orange peel and peppercorns to bag and toss to mix well.
- Store in airtight container.
Notes
- Warm your favorite bottle of wine (either red or white will work!) on the stove in a pot. Add the spices and simmer it all on low for 15 minutes or so. Strain and serve in mugs!
- Make a batch of my apple cider with some mulling spices! After you strain it, you can spike it with vodka, rum, or bourbon or keep it non-alcoholic.
- You can also use it to spice hot toddy! Just add the spices to the hot water, simmer on low, strain and then add whiskey, honey and lemon. It’s such a great way to warm up on a cold night.
- If you have a spice grinder, you can finely grind the spices and use them like you would pumpkin spice in muffins, pancakes, quick bread recipes!
- Sometimes I heat a pot of water on the stove and simmer the spices but instead of drinking it I just let the aroma fill the house.
- Give it away as gifts! Buy some cute jars with tight-fitting lids, tags, and ribbons and give mulling spices to all of your friends and family. They will love it!
Nutrition
Calories: 599kcal | Carbohydrates: 146g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 2138mg | Fiber: 66g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 752IU | Vitamin C: 81mg | Calcium: 1345mg | Iron: 29mg