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Glühwein - German Mulled Wine
Aromatic spices and delicious blueberries infuse this cozy, and flavorful German Glühwein (mulled wine) recipe!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 296 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
German
Ingredients
- ½ cup frozen blueberries
- 2 oranges
- 1 bottle red wine (750ml or about 25 ounces)
- 3 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 pieces star anise
- 1 teaspoon cloves
- Pinch of nutmeg
- ¼ cup brandy dark rum or schnapps
Garnish
- 4 slices of orange
- 4 Cinnamon Sticks or Star Anise
Instructions
- Wash the oranges thoroughly in hot water, squeeze out the juice and reserve the leftover orange pieces.
- Add frozen blueberries and the squeezed-out orange juice to a pot. Stir to combine, warm under low heat until thawed, then process using a hand blender.
- Add the reserved orange pieces, cinnamon, star anise, cloves, and nutmeg. With the heat still set on low, cover, and warm for 25-30 minutes, stirring from time to time (see notes). Do not let it boil.
- Add the brandy, sieve, pour into glasses, garnish and serve warm.
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Notes
- For a more intensive flavor, cook the Glühwein under low heat for 50-60 minutes.
- Washing the oranges in hot water helps remove wax, normally coated on oranges to extend their shelf life. It also enhances their aroma.
- Keep the Glühwein from boiling as this might make some of the alcohol evaporate. A temperature of between 72°C and 75°C is ideal.
- Adjust the amount of sugar to suit your taste; fresh blueberries can be used in place of the frozen ones.
Nutrition Information
Calories
296kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.3g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.04g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
9mg
(0%)
Potassium
404mg
(12%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
179IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
100mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 296kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 404mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 179IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.