5 Ways With Mulling Spices - Southern Living

Spice Bag: A Perfect Gift

Wrap up a Spice Bag by placing 8 black peppercorns, 6 whole allspice, 6 whole cloves, 2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks, and 3 (3- x 1-inch) orange rind strips on a 5-inch square of cheesecloth. Gather the edges, and tie securely with kitchen string. Give it as a gift, and click to the next slide for delicious ways to use it.

Syrup with Spice

Simmer 12 oz. maple syrup and a Spice Bag over low heat 5 minutes. Cover and chill 24 hours. Discard Spice Bag. Store in refrigerator up to 2 weeks. Serve warm with pancakes or waffles.

Spiced Cider

Combine 1 gal. apple cider, 2 qt. cranberry juice cocktail, and a Spice Bag in a large Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Discard Spice Bag before serving. Serve hot or cold.

Festive Home Fragrance

Bring 2 Spice Bags and 8 cups water to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat to low, and simmer 3 to 4 hours. Before parties, this will create a festive home fragrance.

Spiced Vinaigrette

Simmer 16 oz. apple cider vinegar and a Spice Bag 1 minute. Remove from heat; stand 3 hours. Discard bag. Store up to 2 weeks as a vinaigrette to toss with salads.