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mulled wine crockpot: 7 Easy Steps

Transform your winter gatherings with this effortless, slow-cooked mulled wine featuring rich citrus and aromatic spices.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 bottle dry red wine or fruit base liquid
  • 2 sliced oranges
  • Cinnamon sticks
  • Whole cloves
  • Star anise
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • Whole nutmeg seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Gather Your Fresh Ingredients – Collect one bottle or equivalent volume of your preferred fruit base liquid, two sliced oranges, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, and a quarter cup of honey or maple syrup.
  2. Step 2: Prepare the Citrus Slices – Thoroughly wash your oranges and slice them evenly into rounds, removing any visible seeds to keep your liquid clean and easy to ladle.
  3. Step 3: Combine Everything in the Insert – Pour the liquid gently into your slow cooker insert, then add the citrus slices, whole spices, and your chosen sweetener directly into the vessel.
  4. Step 4: Stir Gently to Blend Flavors – Use a wooden spoon to give the mixture a gentle stir, making sure the sweetener dissolves evenly into the base liquid before heating begins.
  5. Step 5: Heat on Low for Maximum Infusion – Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to low heat for about thirty to forty-five minutes, allowing the spices to steep fully without reaching a simmer.
  6. Step 6: Switch to Keep Warm Mode – Once the aromas fill the room, turn your slow cooker down to the warm setting so the flavors meld together gently throughout your gathering.
  7. Step 7: Ladle and Garnish Before Serving – Ladle the warm liquid into mugs, garnishing each cup with a fresh cinnamon stick or an extra orange wheel for a beautiful presentation.

Notes

Do not let the mixture reach a boil. If keeping warm for more than two to three hours, remove the citrus rinds to prevent bitterness.

  • Author: Mike
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Drinks
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: European
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mug
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Sodium: 10 mg
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: mulled wine, slow cooker, winter drink, spiced wine, holiday recipe