Combine cider or wine, Mulling Spices, and oranges if using, in a large saucepan.
Step 2
Simmer for 15-20 minutes. Serve warm.
MULLING RECIPES
POACHED PEARS
INGREDIENTS
4 cups water
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup honey
1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
3 tablespoons Mulling Spices
4 small, firm ripe Bosc pears, peeled with stem intact
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1
In a saucepan just large enough to hold the pears, add the water, sugar, honey, ginger and Mulling Spices. Bring to a boil. Once the sugar has dissolved, simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 2
Gently add in the pears and simmer for 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the pears are knife tender. Remove from heat and allow the pears to cool in syrup. The pears can be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Step 3 (Optional)
Serve with vanilla ice cream or greek yogurt topped with crumbled cookies or granola. Crumbled Amaretti cookies with greek yogurt is our favorite variation.