Mulled Blackberry Wine

Don’t wait until the holidays to whip up a batch of this amazing blackberry mulled wine! The first sign of chill in the air is the perfect time to pull out the crockpot and fill your home with the delicious smells of spices and wine.

Mulled Wine Ingredients

• 1 bottle dry red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon
• ½ cup brandy (nothing fancy)
• 2 cups apple cider
• 1 orange (sliced)
• ½ cup fresh cranberries (halved)
• ½ cup blackberries
• 4 whole cloves
• 2 whole star anise
• 2 whole cinnamon sticks
• 2 whole allspice
• 4 whole black peppercorns
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• Additional blackberries, cranberries, and/or sliced orange for serving

Directions

Stovetop

1. Combine all ingredients in a non-aluminum pot or saucepan set over medium heat.
2. Gently bring the wine to a very low simmer over medium-low heat. Keep an eye on it and do not boil, as this will cook off the alcohol.
3. Heat for approximately 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. To serve, carefully ladle the mulled wine into cups, leaving spices behind, and garnish with orange slices and/or berries. Note: You can re-use the spices for other uses!

Slow Cooker

1. Add all ingredients to a 4-quart slow cooker.
2. Cover and set your slow cooker to LOW.
3. Warm for approximately 1 hour.
4. Ladle into glasses leaving behind any spices and garnish as desired.