Mulling Spices Low-Carb, Keto, Gluten-Free Recipe

Di Bauer January 6, 2015 Beverage Recipes, Recipes, Spice Blend Recipes Leave a comment 1,236 Views

Originally Written by Di Bauer on 1/10/04, Updated by Andrew DiMino on January 6, 2015

Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Primal, Vegan, Dairy-Free

Mulling Spices 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.

Unfortunately, fresh mulled cider is full of sugar and carbohydrates.

So if the extra carbs are not on your plan, try adding the Low-Carb Gluten-Free spices to a hot sugar-free, apple soda or apple tea.

Mulling spices make a great holiday gift for friends and family.

Mulling Spices Low-Carb Gluten-Free Recipe

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Mulling Spices 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. Unfortunately, fresh mulled cider is full of sugar and carbohydrates. So if the extra carbs are not on your plan, try adding the Low-Carb Gluten-Free spices to a hot sugar-free, apple soda or apple tea. Mulling spices make a great holiday gift for friends and family.

Author: Di Bauer
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Yield: 12 bags apple mulling spice mix (each will spice a 750 ml bottle of red wine - 3 ¼cups wine or ½ gallon - 8 cups apple cider or apple tea) 1x
Category: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Primal, Vegan, Dairy-Free

Ingredients

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1/4 cup cardamom pods
1/3 cup cinnamon pieces
1/3 cup orange peel, dried and chopped
1/3 cup lemon peel, dried and chopped
1/4 cup whole allspice
1/4 cup whole cloves
2 tablespoons nutmeg pieces
2 tablespoons ginger root, dried and finely chopped

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Instructions

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.
In a medium size bowl, combine cardamom with the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
Place ¼ cup of mixture into cotton drawstring bags.
Store mulling bags in a sealable glass jar.

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.