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Two cups of German mulled wine (Glühwein).
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Glühwein - German Mulled Wine

Aromatic spices and delicious blueberries infuse this cozy, and flavorful German Glühwein (mulled wine) recipe!
Course Drinks
Cuisine German
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 296kcal
Author Kate Hahnel

Equipment

  • hand blender
  • mugs

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.
    Pureed blueberries in a pot.
  • 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.
    German mulled wine simmering under low heat in a pot.
  • Add the brandy, sieve, pour into glasses, garnish and serve warm.

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

Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 404mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 179IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg