How To Make Traditional German Glühwein Food

GLUEHWEIN

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer.
• Cut the orange in half, and squeeze the juice into the simmering water. Push the cloves into the outside of the orange peel, and place peel in the simmering water. Continue simmering for 30 minutes, until thick and syrupy.
• Pour in the wine, and heat until steaming but not simmering. Remove the clove-studded orange halves. Serve hot in mugs or glasses that have been preheated in warm water (cold glasses will break.)

HOMEMADE GLUHWEIN RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine the wine and port with the sugar over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
• Put the orange peal and spices in a cheesecloth bag and add to the warmed wine (see notes below)
• Simmer the spices and wine mixture for 20 minutes *DO not let it boil!
• Add brandy or preferred liquor and barely simmer for 5 minutes
• Remove the spices by with a strainer or remove the spice bag
• Optional: Sprinkle your mug with a few raisins and almond slivers
• Keep Glühwein warm for continued serving

GLUHWEIN

Steps:

• Put the orange slices, wine, sugar, cloves, cinnamon, star anise and ginger in a large pan. Warm gently for 10-15 mins, being careful not to let the mixture boil. Add the alcohol, pour into glasses and serve warm.

GLUEHWEIN (GERMAN MULLED WINE)

Steps:

• Pour the wine into a large pot and set over medium heat. Let it warm up until steam rises from the surface, but do not allow it to boil. Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, lemon juice and sugar, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Float the orange slices on the surface. Warm over medium heat for another 5 minutes, being careful not to let it come to a boil. Remove from the heat and let stand for 1 hour.
• Pour through a colander to remove to oranges and spices. Serve hot, or refrigerate and reheat gently just before serving in mugs.