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Christmas tinsel and lights surrounding a silver platter of glasses filled with mulled wine
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Mulled Wine Syrup

Mulled wine syrup is a convenient way to enjoy the festive drinking season with instant access to a warming cup of spiced wine
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 200g light muscavado sugar
  • 375ml red wine
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 star anise
  • 6 cardamom pods
  • 8 whole cloves
  • ½ vanilla pod split lengthwise and scraped or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bourbon essence
  • 1 medium orange cut into slices

Instructions

  • Place cinnamon, star anise, cardamom and cloves in a large saucepan or cast iron pot. Dry roast spices over medium heat for 1 - 2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Remove from the heat, allow to cool slightly and then add wine, sugar, orange slices and vanilla.
  • Return to the stove and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a medium boil, letting the spiced wine bubble away until it turns into a thick syrup.
  • Remove from the heat, cover with a lid, and leave to infuse for 30 minutes so the flavours can develop.
  • Strain the mulled wine syrup and transfer it to a sterilized air-tight bottle. Will keep in the fridge for up to one month.