Mulling Syrup

This spiced syrup works equally well for mulled wine or cider. Make a batch ahead of time for entertaining or make up a gift kit for Christmas

• Cooking Time Prep 5 mins
  Cook 30 mins
• Skill Level Easy
• Servings Makes 2 x 400ml bottles

Nutrition per serving

• Kcalories

  15

• Protein

  0g

• Carbs

  4g

• Fat

  0g

• Saturates

  0g

• Fibre

  0g

• Sugar

  4g

• Salt

  0g

Ingredients

• 250g caster or granulated sugar
• 2 oranges, halved
• 6 whole cloves
• 6 whole allspice
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• ¼ nutmeg, freshly grated
• small piece ginger, sliced

Directions

1. Put all the ingredients into a saucepan with 1 litre water and bring slowly to a simmer, making sure all the sugar has been completely dissolved. Turn down the heat and simmer for 20 mins. Leave to cool, then strain through a very fine sieve.
2. Sterilise your bottles by washing them in hot soapy water, rinsing well, then drying them in a warm oven. Meanwhile, rewarm the syrup until just hot, then pour into the bottles while still hot and seal.
3. Before giving away, add labels with serving instructions: Heat 400ml syrup with 750ml red wine or cider and some slices of orange or apple. Syrup will keep in a cool, dark place for up to 3 months.

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