National Mulled Wine Day

Perfect to toss in the crockpot and forget until needed, and your house will smell divine. This makes a large amount so is wonderful for entertaining.

• Pierce 2 small oranges with 20 whole cloves (10 each) and break 2 whole nutmegs with a hammer.

• Combine oranges, nutmegs, 2 cinnamon sticks, 2 star anise, 3 c. apple cider, and 2 bottles of red wine in a large sauce pot. Bring to a bare simmer for 20min.

• Stir in 2 c. Tawny Port and serve.

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