Mulled White Wine Punch Crock Pot Recipes

MULLED WHITE WINE

Steps:

• Stud the orange with cloves. Slice in half.
• Add wine, sugar and orange juice to a Dutch oven, large pot, or slow cooker.
• Add studded orange, lemon, and spices.
• Simmer on very low heat, stirring occasionally, for 20-30 minutes. If using slow cooker, set on LOW for 2 hours.
• Ladle into mugs and garnish with a lemon slice, cinnamon stick and freshly grated nutmeg.

SLOW-COOKER MULLED WINE

Steps:

• Wrap the cloves, star anise and cinnamon in a small square of cheesecloth and secure it with kitchen twine.
• Combine the wine, sugar if using, orange zest, orange juice, rosemary and the spice pouch in a slow cooker. Cook on low heat until hot, about 1 hour. Adjust the slow cooker to the "warm" setting. Serve in mugs with a rosemary sprig as garnish.

MULLED WHITE WINE PUNCH (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a 3 qt crock pot.
• Cover and cook on low setting 2.5 hours. Remove and discard cloves and cinnamon sticks before serving.
• Directions for spice bag- gather spices and put in a piece of cheesecloth tied with a string. (leave longer threads so it is easier to take out or I hang mine from the end of the crock similar to a tea bag) The punch retains the flavor of the spices without the mess of removal.

TRADITIONAL MULLED WINE IN THE CROCK POT

Steps:

• Make the tea. Let it steep and cool slightly. Add to crock pot. (I added about 4 cups).
• Cut the lemons and oranges into slices. Add the red wine. Add the brandy (cognac could be substituted).
• Add sugar to taste.
• Add cinnamon sticks and cloves.
• Heat in the crock pot for approximately 3 hours, or until warmed. (I was turning the pot on/off when the wine got too hot/cold during the evening).
• Note: Never let the wine mixture boil, or it will spoil. I used home made wine that our friend had given us. I used Ginger Tea, but any herbal tea could be used ~ or ~ for a different taste, use orange or pineapple juice.