Mulling Spices for Apple Cider

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Mulling Spices for Apple Cider

You'll love these DIY homemade mulling spices for apple cider or mulled wine. Perfect for chilly fall nights! Add a jigger of spiced rum for extra warmth.

Course Beverages

Cuisine American

Cook Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings people

Author Lisa Bynum

Ingredients

For the mulling spices:

¼ cup whole allspice
¼ cup whole cloves
¼ cup whole juniper berries
6-8 whole star anise
4 whole cinnamon sticks crushed
Dried orange peel segments from one small orange

For the mulled apple cider:

4 cups apple cider
2 tablespoons mulling spices

Instructions

For the mulling spices:

Combine all spices in a mason jar or container with a lid. Should keep for one year

For the mulled apple cider:

Pour apple cider into a medium saucepan.
Add mulling spices. Bring cider to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Remove from heat. Strain cider.
Pour into four individual mugs. Add bourbon or rum if desired.

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Notes

Be sure to keep your airtight container securely sealed when not in use. Store the spices in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. If stored properly, mulling spices can last for several years.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tbsp spices