MARY BERRY’S CHRISTMAS MULLED WINE


For an extra kick and a very special Christmas, add a glass of sherry or brandy just before serving.


Makes 12 glasses


 4 lemons  2 large oranges  2 bottles redwine  16 cloves  2 cinnamon sticks  About 150g caster sugar


1 Peel the zest very thinly from3 lemons and 1 orange, and squeeze the juice. Thinly slice the remaining orange and lemon.


2Quarter the slices, put on a plate, cover and reserve for garnish.


3 Pour thewine, 1.2 litres (2


pints)water, citrus


4 peel and juices into a large pan, and add the cloves and cinnamon sticks. Bring to simmering point, cover and keep simmering for about an hour. Stir in sugar to taste.


MAKES 12


GLASSES


5 Strain and serve hotwith the reserved orange and lemon slices floating on top.


6 Preparing ahead Can be made, strained, cooled and kept in covered containers in the fridge for up to 3 days in advance. Add the quartered lemon and orange slices just before serving.


TIP


Use a ladle to serve the wine – thismakes it a lot quicker!


FromMary Berry’s Christmas Collection, publisher: Headline


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