Glögg Recipe (Swedish Mulled Wine)
A Nordic tradition that you can easily prepare at home. Give Swedish Glögg (Mulled Wine) a try and discover why the locals love it so much!
Servings: 10
Calories: 101kcal
Equipment
- Medium-Sized Saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 bottles red wine, (750 ml each)
- 1 medium orange peel
- 4 sticks cinnamon
- 3 pcs star anise
- 15 pcs cardamom pods
- 15 pcs cloves
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup raisins (for serving)
- 1/3 cup almonds, blanched (for serving)
Instructions
Preparing Swedish mulled wine:
- Place a medium-sized to a large saucepan over low heat and pour the wine into it.
- Add the peels, cinnamon, star anise, cardamom, and cloves.
- Add the sugar and mix until completely dissolved.
- Continue simmering for 15 minutes -- but do not let it boil.
- Take it off the heat, transfer the wine into a bottle or jug, and let everything soak for 2 to 24 hours.
Serving homemade glögg:
- Strain the spices and heat the wine (again, do not boil).
- Pour into serving glasses or mugs.
- Serve Swedish glögg with some almonds and raisins.
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Notes
- Cook's Tip #1: Make sure you do not boil the wine when making Swedish glögg. It causes most of the alcohol to evaporate.
- Cook's Tip #2: Use young, dry red wine instead of sweet or robust variety.
- Cook's Tip #3: If you prefer a more orangey flavor in your homemade glögg, use orange slices instead of orange peels.
- Cook's Tip#4: Cognac or brandy are traditionally added in Swedish glögg, so feel free to do so if you like it.
Nutrition
Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg