Slow Cooker Mulled Wine
When it comes to this festive favourite, there’s only one way to make it that makes sense. Slow Cooker Mulled Wine is perfect for get-togethers and filling your home with the wintry aromas of Christmas.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
For the slow cook:
- 2x 750 ml Bottles of red wine
- 125 g Light brown sugar
- 1 Large orange Peeled zest and juice
- 8 Cloves
- 4 Star anise
- 4 Cinnamon sticks
To serve:
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 100 ml Brandy Optional.
- 1 Large orange Cut into slices.
Instructions
- Put the slow cook ingredients into the slow cooker on HIGH for 2 hours of LOW for 3-4 hours.
- Before serving, remove the spices and orange zest that have been cooked (if you wish!) Use a sieve or slotted spoon to do this. Then add the extra ingredients and serve.
Notes
Best type of wine: Something robust like a Rioja or Merlot. Something fruity enough to take all of these flavours.
Oranges: Don't put the whole orange pieces with white pith in to cook with the wine as it can make it a little bitter. Just peel off some of the orange skin to cook (I use a vegetable peeler). Slice up some orange to serve on the side to make it look pretty.