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Traditional apple-orange mulled wine with cardamom and vanilla (variant a734aa4a)

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Description

A traditional, seasonal drink for cold days — aromatic apple-orange mulled wine with cardamom and a vanilla pod. This warm, spiced blend of sweet apples and fresh orange is seasoned with delicate cardamom, a vanilla pod, as well as cinnamon and cloves. The drink is pleasantly sweet, rich in flavor, and visually striking — served in glasses with a slice of orange and a cinnamon stick, it looks like it came from a traditional inn. Perfect for autumn and winter gatherings, festive afternoons, or as a warming dessert after dinner. It can be served alcohol-free or with a splash of rum for adults.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (12)

Servings:
4
  • Apple 2.5 szt.
  • Orange 1 szt.
  • Water 1000 ml
  • Brown sugar 80 g
  • Vanilla bean 0.6 szt.
  • Lemon juice 30 ml
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Ground cardamom 2 g
  • Cinnamon stick 5 szt.
  • Clove 2.4 szt.
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Rum (optional) 16 łyżeczek
  • Honey (optional) 40 g
  • Dried apple slices (for decoration, optional) 20 g
💰 Szacowany koszt dania: ~24.19 PLN (6.05 PLN/porcję)

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Preparation steps

Preparation of ingredients

1

Wash the apples and orange thoroughly under running water. Cut the apples into quarters, remove the cores, and slice each quarter thinly into pieces about 4-6 mm thick. From one half of the orange, cut the peel into thin strips for decoration (optional) and slice the rest into pieces about 4-5 mm thick. Squeeze the juice from the lemon (about 30 ml) — it's best to use a manual juicer.

Ingredients: Apple, Orange, Lemon juice
Use a cutting board and a sharp knife. If the apples are very hard, first cut them in half to make slicing easier. You can leave the orange slices with the peel if they are organic.

Cooking

2

Pour 1000 ml of water into a medium pot (capacity 2-3 liters). Add the chopped apples, orange slices (save a few slices for decoration), brown sugar (80 g), a vanilla pod split lengthwise (carefully scrape out the seeds with a knife and add both the seeds and the pod to the pot), ground cardamom (2 g), 2 cinnamon sticks, and cloves (4 pieces). Stir with a spoon to partially dissolve the sugar.

Ingredients: Water, Apple, Orange, Brown sugar, Vanilla bean, Ground cardamom, Cinnamon stick, Clove
Use a pot with a diameter of 18-22 cm with a thick bottom to prevent burning. To hollow out the vanilla pod, use a small, sharp knife and a teaspoon. If you don't have ground cardamom, crush 6-8 whole pods in a mortar and add them whole.
3

Place a pot over medium heat. Bring the contents to a gentle simmer — until small bubbles and steam start to rise from the pot, but not a vigorous, bubbling boil. Once it starts to simmer, reduce the heat to low and cook on very low heat for 18-20 minutes, allowing the fruits and spices to meld well. During cooking, stir 1-2 times with a wooden spoon.

Ingredients: Water, Apple, Orange, Vanilla bean, Ground cardamom, Cinnamon stick, Clove, Brown sugar
Maintain a very gentle simmer — too vigorous boiling will cause the loss of aromas and cloudiness of the drink. Use a lid slightly ajar (leave about a 1-2 cm gap) to allow steam to escape and prevent the drink from boiling over.

Finishing

4

After 18-20 minutes, remove the pot from the heat. Add lemon juice (30 ml) and, if using, honey (40 g) — stir to dissolve the honey. If you want an alcoholic version, add rum (80 ml) just before serving (do not cook the alcohol). Taste the drink and adjust with an additional tablespoon of sugar or honey if needed.

Ingredients: Lemon juice, Honey (optional), Rum (optional)
If you are adding rum, remember that the alcohol should not be cooked after adding. To dissolve the honey, stir vigorously with a spoon, but do not heat it too much so as not to destroy the properties of the honey.

Straining and serving

5

Prepare a large pitcher and a fine mesh strainer or a thick cloth. Strain the drink through the strainer, separating the pieces of apple, orange, and spices. Pour the hot mulled wine into four heatproof glasses or mugs (about 220-250 ml each). Garnish each serving with a slice of orange, a cinnamon stick, and optionally a dried apple slice.

Ingredients: Orange, Cinnamon stick, Dried apple slices (for decoration, optional)
Use a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to make the drink clear. For serving, tall glasses with thick bottoms or heat-resistant ceramics are best. Be careful when pouring — the drink is hot.

Serving

6

Serve the mulled wine hot, preferably right after preparation. If you prepare it in advance, gently reheat it over low heat, avoiding boiling. Serve with a small plate as a coaster and a teaspoon — guests can add extra honey or rum to their taste.

Ingredients: Honey (optional), Rum (optional)
If you want to make a sugar-free version, use only honey (add it after removing from heat). For reheating, use a heavy-bottomed saucepan and heat it to a maximum of 70-75°C to avoid losing the aroma.

Fun Fact

💡

Mulled wine is a drink with a long tradition in Central Europe — warmed, spiced wine and fruit beverages have been served since the Middle Ages, especially in winter and during fairs. The combination of apple with spices is a traditional, rustic variant, reminiscent of old mulled compotes.

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Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve in transparent, heatproof glasses to showcase the golden color. Add a cinnamon stick and a slice of orange for decoration. For adult guests, serve rum separately so they can control the amount of alcohol themselves.

🥡 Storage

Store in the refrigerator covered for a maximum of 48 hours. Before serving again, gently heat to 70-75°C. Avoid intense boiling during heating to preserve the flavors. If the drink contains rum, keep it separate and add just before serving.

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