Traditional Winter Warmer - Mulled Wine Easy, Slow Cooker style
https://www.thekitchn.com/slow-cooker-mulled-wine-251995
Slow Cooker Mulled Wine: The Easiest, Simplest Method
YIELDServes 10 to 12
INGREDIENTS
- 2 (750-milliliter) bottles red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 4 whole cloves
- 2 whole star anise pods
- 2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
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Peel of 1/2 orange, white pith removed
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Optional garnishes: cinnamon sticks, star anise pods, orange peel or slices, cranberries
EQUIPMENT
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Corkscrew
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Liquid measuring cup
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3- to 4-quart slow cooker
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Vegetable peeler
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Ladle
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Knife and cutting board
INSTRUCTIONS
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Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker. Stir the wine, brandy, maple syrup, cloves, star anise pods, cinnamon sticks, and orange peel together in a 3- to 4-quart slow cooker.
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Heat on LOW for 1 hour. Cover and heat on the LOW setting until hot, about 1 hour.
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Lower the heat to warm, ladle into mugs, and garnish. Reduce heat to warm for serving. Ladle into mugs or heatproof glasses and garnish as desired.
RECIPE NOTES
Storage: Strain leftovers to remove spices, then refrigerate in a covered jar or pitcher for up to 2 days.
Half batch: For a smaller batch, combine 1 bottle wine and 1/4 cup each brandy and maple syrup, but keep the same amount of zest and spices.