an apple a day.
make this & you will be happy. you deserve to be happy.
hot mulled wine (makes 3ish quarts, serves about 12)
2 quarts apple cider
1 bottle dry white wine
2 oranges
20 whole cloves
10 whole allspice
1 whole star anise
4 cinnamon sticks
1 C brandy
stud each orange with 10 cloves & halve oranges. in a large pot, combine the studded oranges & remaining ingredients except the brandy. slowly bring to a simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. add the brandy. ladle into mugs.
Really, you can bring it to a simmer without killing da akahal?
yes. but no boiling allowed!!
Good recipe, great photograph!