2 Oranges 8 (3-in) stick cinnamon, Broken into small pieces 1/4 c Whole cloves 1/4 c Whole allspice 4 Whole nutmeg, cracked and Broken into small pieces 3 dr Oil of cinnamon
Peel rind from oranges in 1/2 inch strips, cutting into white
membrane as little as possible. Reserve oranges for later use. Place
rind strips, outer side up, on a wire rack on a baking sheet. Bake at
200 degrees, leaving oven door slightly open, 2 to 2-1/2 hours or
until rind is dry. Check often. Let cool. Break into small pieces.
Combine dried orange rind and remaining ingredients; mix well. Yield:
about 1-1/2 cups.
To use: Combine 1/3 cup mulled wine spice mix with 1 quart Burgandy
and 1 quart apple juice. Heat to boiling; cover, reduce heat and
simmer 20 to 30 minutes. Strain spices before serving. For a
nonalcoholic beverage, 1/3 cup cup mulled wine spice mix may be
combined with 1/2 gallon apple cider. Servings: 1/2 gallon.
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