Apple Cider Mulling Packets Recipes

MULLED APPLE CIDER

Steps:

• Pour the apple cider into a large pot and set over medium-high heat. Dice up the apples and toss them into the cider. Peel the rind off the orange in large pieces and toss that in too. Add the cranberries, allspice berries and cinnamon sticks. Add the sugar and stir it around to dissolve. Bring the mixture to a low boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Add the brandy, then simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.

APPLE CIDER MULLING SPICE SACHETS

Steps:

• Place spices in center of a piece of cheesecloth. Tie tightly with long piece of string.
• Place spice sachet in small saucepan. Add apple cider. Simmer over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes or until fragrant. Stir in vanilla. Discard spice sachet. Serve warm.

APPLE CIDER MULLING PACKETS

Steps:

• Cut cheese cloth into 8 6 inch square pieces.
• Mix together top 5 ingredients. Divide the mixture evenly amongst the square cheese cloth squares. Tie with twine.
• Use sachet to season in a mug or pot of warm cider.

MULLING SPICES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Zest and peel orange and lemon. Cut peels into thinnest strips possible. Distribute zest and peels evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until zest and peels are dry, 60 to 75 minutes.
• Combine dried zest, dried peels, crushed cinnamon, allspice, cloves, cardamom and peppercorns in a large bowl.

MULLING SPICES FOR CIDER

Steps:

• Combine cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg in an airtight container. Add lemon zest when making mulled cider.

INSTANT POT® MULLED CIDER

Steps:

• Remove orange peels with a vegetable peeler or knife. Cut oranges into slices.
• Place orange peels and slices in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Add apple cider, cinnamon stick, cloves, and allspice. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove spices and orange peel with a slotted spoon and discard.
• Serve mulled cider warm and garnish mugs with orange slices.

INSTANT POT® MULLED APPLE CIDER

Steps:

• Combine apple cider, cinnamon sticks, lemon zest, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice in the inner pot of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 1 minute. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Ladle mulled cider into cups and sweeten with honey. Garnish with lemon slices and additional cinnamon sticks.

MULLING SPICES (FOR WINE/APPLE CIDER)

Steps:

• Open cardamon pods and remove seeds; crust lightly.
• Combine seeds with cloves, allspice and orange peel.
• Place 2 teaspoons of spice mixture in the center of a 4 inch square of cheesecloth or muslin; bring corners together and tie with string to make a bag.
• Tie 3 cinnamon sticks to each bag; repeat with remaining spice mixture.
• Directions for use: Place 1 bag in 1 quart apple cider, cranberry juice or red wine.
• Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Serve warm.