Mulling Spice has arrived. When the leaves begin to turn brown outside, we know its time to stock the mulling spices. First round, there are 16 boxes of mulling spice on the shelves and another 3 pounds of mulling spice has been ordered.

Mulling Spices. Box of 2, 1 oz packages and 1 muslin bag for steeping.
Each bag will flavor a gallon of apple juice or cider, turning it into
a fragrant and tasty treat for the fall and winter. If steeped longer than the recommended 30 minutes, one package can flavor up to 2 gallons of apple juice if you have the time to steep for more than an hour or longer. One box, $7.00. Buy 2 boxes for only $11.95. Ingredients: Cinnamon Chips, Orange Peel, Allspice, Cloves

1 box mulling spice $7.00

 

 

2 boxes mulling spice
$11.95

Beverages to Use Mulling Spices In
Apple cider
Cherry cider
Pear juice
Cranberry juice
Cran-raspberry juice
Orange juice
Apricot juice
Pineapple juice
Pomegranate juice
Mixture of above juices
Black tea
Red wine

Any of these make an excellent mulled beverage, however try mixing several together for a delicious change of pace.

Best Method for Mulling
The easiest method for making a lot of a mulled beverage is to make it in the crock pot. Any mulled drink can be made in the crock pot, although it is especially important not to let wine boil.

Simmer the mulled spices recipe of choice in four cups of the drink you have chosen. If it is not sweetened, add up to ¾ of a cup of brown sugar, maple sugar, honey or white sugar. Simmer for three hours or more and serve hot.

If you are making your own muslin bags for the mulling spices use organic cotton or muslin, and make sure that the string, or ribbon, that you use for the drawstring is food grade. Also, always get organic fruits, spices and herbal products when possible.

Mulled spices are wonderful gifts, and make any wintry day seem special.