Best Slow CookerRecipes forMulled WineLaura Baddish

What is MulledWine?

Mulled wine is red wine mixed with

mulling spices (and other, various

ingredients), and served hot or warm.

Background

Mulled wine has European roots. 2nd

century Romans used the beverage

stay warm and defend their bodies

against cold weather.

Contemporary Interest

Mulled wine is not as popular in

America, but a younger, hipper

crowd's embrace of the beverage is

making it more widely known in the

states as the something to enjoy in

cocktail bars or during the holidays.

Making it at Home

The beverage is rather simple to

make at home, which is part of why

it's becoming more common. In this

presentation, I've included some of

my favorite recipes from online.

STRAWBERRY MULLED WINE

1 bottle red wine (Menage a Trois Red

Blend recommended)

2 cups apple cider

½ cup brown sugar

2 cups sliced strawberries

3 cinnamon sticks

5 cloves

3 star anise pods

Instructions: Add everything to the slow cooker

(3 quarts or larger). Stir. Cover and cook on high

for 2 hours. Serve and enjoy!

from Sarah Olson / TheMagicalSlowCooker.com

SLOW-COOKER MULLED WINE1 bottle red wine

1 c. apple cider

1 c. cranberry juice

1/3 c. sugar

1 c. fresh cranberries

2 oranges, peels and juice

2 whole cinnamon sticks

1 tbsp. whole cloves

1 tbsp. star anise

Instructions: Combine ingredients. Cook on high

until warm, about 30 minutes. Serve warm and

garnish each glass with a piece of orange peel.

from Lauren Miyashiro / Delish.com

SLOW-COOKER BLOODORANGE FIZZY MULLED WINE

10 whole black peppercorns

10 whole cardamom pods

6 whole cloves

5 whole juniper berries

2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks

2 (750-milliliter) bottles red wine

1 whole star anise

1 navel orange, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1 (25.4-ounce) bottle blood orange Italian

sodaInstructions: Combine first 8 ingredients in an electric slow

cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours; stir in sugar

and vinegar. Stir in soda just before serving.

from Tiffany Vickers Davis / MyRecipes.com

GERMAN MULLED WINE

1 bottle red wine (750ml) - use an inexpensive

fruity red that's on the sweet side try

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel or

yellow tail Sangria

3 cups unsweetened apple cider

1/4 cup honey

3-4 cinnamon sticks

1 vanilla bean, cut lengthwise

4-5 star anise

1 teaspoon cloves

1 teaspoon, fresh ground nutmeg

1/4 cup brandy

1 lemon, sliced

1 lime, slice

cranberries (optional for garnish)

1 small orange slicedFor full directions, visit: http://tidymom.net/2014/mulled-wine/

from Cheryl Sousan / TidyMom.com

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