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" Mulled Wine: Winter Magic in a Slow Cooker" - Mulled wine: savor this aromatic and warming slow cooker recipe, perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings

" Mulled Wine: Winter Magic in a Slow Cooker"

Mulled wine: savor this aromatic and warming slow cooker recipe, perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings. Infused with spices and citrus.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Drink
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 750-mL bottles red wine of choice (such as cabernet sauvignon, syrah, malbec, or pinot noir)
  • 2 oranges, sliced into rounds
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 star anise pods
  • 12-14 whole cloves
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey

Method
 

  1. Combine red wine, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and whole cloves in a slow cooker.
  2. Set the slow cooker to LOW and heat for 2-3 hours, or until fragrant and warm.
  3. Ladle the warm mulled wine into heatproof glasses or mugs.
  4. Garnish each serving with an extra orange slice or cinnamon stick, if desired.

Notes

- For the best flavor, use a dry, fruity red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot; avoid anything too sweet or oaky.
- If you prefer a sweeter mulled wine, add 1/4 cup of brown sugar or maple syrup to the slow cooker along with the other ingredients.
- Store any leftover mulled wine in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Gently reheat on the stove over low heat or in the microwave.
- For a non-alcoholic variation, substitute the red wine with cranberry juice or apple cider.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.