Mulling Spices For Cider Food

SPICED CIDER

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium heat, add the apple cider. Stir in the brown sugar, allspice and nutmeg until the sugar is dissolved and bring to a low boil.
• Stick the pointy ends of the cloves into the orange so that just the buds of the cloves are visible. The entire orange should be covered with the cloves.
• Add the orange to the cider and reduce the heat to simmer. Cover and continue cooking for 20 minutes.
• Serve in warm mugs with a cinnamon stick garnish. For adults, add bourbon to the cider.

MULLED CIDER

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.

MULLING SPICES FOR CIDER

Steps:

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

MULLED APPLE CIDER

Steps:

• Tie small spices in a small cheesecloth and drop into the cider; allow cinnamon to just go on its own.
• Heat mixture on the stove and simmer for at least 30 minutes before serving, stirring occasionally to agitate the spices.
• Float orange slices on top of the cider.
• Pour into mugs and serve, with a cinnamon stick, if desired.
• Makes 1 gallon.

MULLING SPICES

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.

SPICED MULLED CIDER

Steps:

• Gather all the ingredients and put them in the pan.
• Cover with a lid and heat gently, bringing the cider to a simmer.
• Cook for half an hour.
• Serve in heat-proof glasses with slices of orange & apple and a piece of cinnamon stick.

HOT APPLE CIDER - MULLING SPICE RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix all ingredients well.
• Place all ingredients in the center of a piece of cheesecloth.
• Bring corners of cheesecloth together and tie with bakers' string.
• To make Mulled Cider
• Pour 1 to 2 quarts (litres) of apple juice or cider into a large pot or crockpot.
• Add spice sachet.
• Let simmer (not boil) for a minimum of 15 minutes. The longer it steeps the more flavor!

MULLING SPICES

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:

MULLING SPICES (FOR WINE/APPLE CIDER)

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.

MULLING SPICES FOR APPLE CIDER AND RED WINE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Place the cinnamon sticks and nutmeg in a heavy-duty freezer bag, press the air out, and seal.
• Pound the spices with the bottom of a rolling pin, small heavy skillet, or kitchen mallet to break them into small pieces.
• Place the crushed spices in a bowl and stir in the orange peel, lemon peel, allspice, cloves, and crystallized ginger .
• Place about 2 tablespoons of the spice mixture in the center of each 5-inch square of double-layer cheesecloth . Alternatively, you can use empty single-serve tea filter bags.
• Tie the cloth securely with string and use it to prepare mulled cider or wine.