December 31, 2024
The idyllic scents of mulling spices are the perfect way to usher in the new year-a time ripe for adopting new traditions. A way to warm up the cold, December air with a spicy and fragrant warmth in the celebrations, whether in a party mood for New Year or just wanting to make your home as cozy as it can get-all of it is possible with mulling spices. Spices are typically used for mulled wine, but their gamut of applications from beverage to food is extensive. Here are some great ideas to introduce your New Year’s traditions to the mulling spice mix this season.
1. Twisted Mulled Wine
So why not make your own Mulled Wine this New Year? Easier-to-prepare than most holiday favorites, with Olde Tradition Spice’s mulling spice blend, you can easily whip up a mulled wine full of glorious flavors for ringing in the new year. Add a twist by throwing in such ingredients as cranberries, orange zest, or ginger to gussy original dish further.
Cranberry Citrus Mulled Wine Recipe
Ingredients:
• 1 bottle of red wine
• 1 cup of fresh cranberries
• Zest of one orange
• 1-2 tablespoons of Olde Tradition Spice’s mulling spice mix
• 2-3 tablespoons of honey (optional)
Instructions:
1. Combine all ingredients in a large pot. Heat over medium-low heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Strain, then serve warm in mugs, garnished with a few fresh cranberries and slices of orange.
2. A rolled apple cider for a Toasty New Year’s Eve
Don’t drink? No big deal! Mulled cider is a great option for being equally hot and festive. This drink, made with mulling spices, will undoubtedly become popular at your family get-together or even at brunch in the new year. It can easily be set up in bulk for guests to enjoy at their leisure.
Recipe: Using Mulling Spices in Mulled Cider
Ingredients:
- 1 or 2 tablespoon a-gallon apple cider
- One or two sticks of cinnamon
- 1 sliced orange
- Instructions:
- In a large pot, mix cider, mulling spices, cinnamon sticks, and orange slices.
- Heat at low heat for thirty minutes, letting the spices blend in the cider.
- Serve while still hot in mugs and add cinnamon sticks on top for flavor.
- Baked goods with flavor infused by mulling spices Another way to enjoy mulling spices for the New Year is to bake with them. Their deep, comforting flavor works in any recipe from bread through cakes and muffins. With warm spices like cloves, cinnamon, and allspice, it pairs perfectly with chocolate, apples, or pears.
Mulling Spice Apple Muffins Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour,
- 1/2 cup sugar,
- 2 teaspoons of the mulling spice mix from Olde Tradition Spice
- One egg,
- half a cup of milk,
- cup of sliced apples,
- half a cup of applesauce
Instructions:
- Set aside preheating your oven to 350F and prep a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Combine dry goods including the mulling spice mix into a bowl.
- Fold in diced apples and wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter among muffin cups; bake 20-25 min or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Homemade Mulling Spice Gifts for Guests Why not create your own homemade mulling spice gifts for your guests? The mulling spice mix of Olde Tradition Spice is found in small sachets or jars that work well as gifts for parties and are also easy to prepare ahead of time. Your guests will not only enjoy the personal touch but also have all they need to recreate the comforting scents of your party at home.
3.Home Aromatherapy:
Would you like to get in a different way to get that lovely, comforting, spiced smell of mulling spices into your house? Use them for natural aromatherapy instead: doesn’t quite take the place of going all chemical scent around. Simmering on the stovetop is a very simple, efficient way to enjoy the sweet smell of these spices without any fake scents or other chemical additives.
The Stovetop Simmering Pot Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon from the mulling spice combination from Olde Tradition Spice
- sliced orange,
- cinnamon sticks,
- four cups of water.
Directions:
1. Place all the ingredients in a pot and turn down the heat until they simmer.
2. Let it simmer, adding water if required.
3. Let that fragrance fill your home for hours!
Make Mulling spices from Olde Tradition Spice a lesson for your own flavor of this crammed history. Endless are the options-from baked goods and DIY presents to mulled wine and cider. Indeed, aside from that, mulling spices could bring warmth and savor into your life all year round, so don’t forget to use them at least once outside the holidays.
