Merry Mulling Mix
Ingredients:
Infuse some extra spice into your holiday drinks with Texas Oncology’s fruit and spice blend. Merry Mulling Mix features aromatic and wholesome ingredients for a healthy, soothing sip of indulgence.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 50 to 60 minutes total
Yield: 20 packets
- 4 large oranges, rinsed and dried
- 4 whole nutmeg
- 4 oz. cinnamon sticks (about 16 large)
- 1/4 cup each: whole allspice and whole cloves
- 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
- 3/4 cup crystallized ginger, coarsely chopped
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 300°F. Cut away just the bright orange part of the peel with a small sharp knife, then cut into 1/4-inch wide strips. Place on a large baking sheet and cook for about 30 minutes or until very dry. Place nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, allspice and cloves in a gallon-size freezer bag; fold over top. Place on a dishtowel and pound with a meat mallet. Add dried orange peel, cranberries and ginger to bag and mix well. Place about 1/3 cup into individual packets such as loose tea bags or cheesecloth squares. Tie tightly with kitchen string to enclose. Simmer 1 mulling spice packet in 1 quart of apple cider for 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the desired strength.