Recipe: Spice Bags (for making Hot Apple Cider or Red Wine)
Mixes and Food GiftsSPICE BAGS
4 cinnamon sticks (3-inches each)
1/4 cup whole cloves
1/4 cup whole allspice
double-thickness cheesecloth
In a folded kitchen towel, coarsely crush cinnamon sticks with a rolling pin.
In a small bowl, combine crushed cinnamon sticks, cloves, and allspice; stir to blend well.
Cut eight 4-inch squares of cheesecloth.
Place one level tablespoon of spice mixture in the center of each square; bring corners together and tie with string to make a bag.
Store in airtight container in a cool, dark place.
TO USE:
Add one spice bag to each quart of apple juice, cider, or red wine (or use 2 bags for a more robust flavor). Heat beverage; simmer 15 minutes. Remove spice bag.
Serve beverage in individual mugs with a cinnamon stick as a stirrer. Sweeten to taste.
TO USE AS GIFTS:
Arrange bags in a covered decorative tin and tie with a ribbon, or enclose the spices in a plastic bag and tie to a bundle of long cinnamon sticks, a cider jug, or a bottle of red wine. Include a recipe card with directions for use.
Makes 1/2 cup spice mixture, which is enough for 8 bags
Source: Nancy H. King, Indiana Cooperative Extension Service
4 cinnamon sticks (3-inches each)
1/4 cup whole cloves
1/4 cup whole allspice
double-thickness cheesecloth
In a folded kitchen towel, coarsely crush cinnamon sticks with a rolling pin.
In a small bowl, combine crushed cinnamon sticks, cloves, and allspice; stir to blend well.
Cut eight 4-inch squares of cheesecloth.
Place one level tablespoon of spice mixture in the center of each square; bring corners together and tie with string to make a bag.
Store in airtight container in a cool, dark place.
TO USE:
Add one spice bag to each quart of apple juice, cider, or red wine (or use 2 bags for a more robust flavor). Heat beverage; simmer 15 minutes. Remove spice bag.
Serve beverage in individual mugs with a cinnamon stick as a stirrer. Sweeten to taste.
TO USE AS GIFTS:
Arrange bags in a covered decorative tin and tie with a ribbon, or enclose the spices in a plastic bag and tie to a bundle of long cinnamon sticks, a cider jug, or a bottle of red wine. Include a recipe card with directions for use.
Makes 1/2 cup spice mixture, which is enough for 8 bags
Source: Nancy H. King, Indiana Cooperative Extension Service
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