Mulling Spice Blend Gluten-Free Recipe
Author: Deena Segal
Prep time: 15 mins
Total time: 15 mins
Mulling Spice Blends create the perfect gluten-free hot beverages for cold winter days. They are perfect for creating mulled cider, wines, or teas. This aromatic blend of spices is a great choice for everything from holiday parties to warming your insides after a long day of sledding. Mulling spices make a great holiday gift for friends and family.
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup cardamom pods
  • ⅓ cup cinnamon pieces
  • ⅓ cup orange peel, dried and chopped
  • ⅓ cup lemon peel, dried and chopped
  • ¼ cup whole allspice
  • ¼ cup whole cloves
  • 2 tablespoons nutmeg pieces
  • 2 tablespoons ginger root, dried and finely chopped
Instructions
  1. Place cardamom pods into a thick plastic or cloth bag and hit with a mallet or heavy rolling pin to break into pieces. If done in a food processor, do not grind too finely.
  2. In a medium size bowl, combine cardamom with the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
  3. Place ¼ cup of mixture into cotton drawstring bags.
  4. Store mulling bags in a sealable glass jar.
Calories: 7 Fat: trace Sugar: 0mg Fiber: 1g Protein: trace Cholesterol: 0mg
Notes
This recipe makes about 3 cups, which is enough mulling spice for several recipes.

VARIATIONS

To Make Mulled Tea
Combine 8 cups water, 4 apple flavored tea bags, 4 tablespoons whole leaf stevia, and one spice bag in a crock pot or large pot on the stove. Simmer on medium low for 30-40 minutes or until hot. Remove spice bag and discard. Serve hot.

To Make Mulled Faux Cider
Combine 1 2-liter bottle of sugar-free apple soda with 1 spice bag in a crock pot or large pot on the stove. Simmer on medium low for 30-40 minutes or until hot. Remove spice bag and discard. Serve hot.

To Make Mulled Apple Cider
Combine ½ gallon apple cider and 1 spice bag in a crock pot or a large pot on the stove. Simmer on medium low for 30-40 minutes or until hot. Remove spice bag and discard. Serve hot.

To Make Mulled Wine
Combine 5 tablespoons whole leaf stevia and ½ cup water in a large pot on medium heat. Stir until stevia is dissolved. Add 750 ml of red wine and 1 spice bag. Reduce heat to low and heat until wine is hot. Remove spice bag and discard. Serve hot.
Recipe by GlutenSmart.com at https://www.glutensmart.com/mulling-spice-blend-recipe.html