Winter Spiced White Wine
For a big social celebration, why not brew up a batch of Winter Spiced White Wine instead of the same-old-same-old spiced cider? This steamy
white-wine infusion is flavored with Washington pears, apples, oranges, cloves, allspice, and cinnamon, and slightly sweetened with brown sugar. With a little Grand Marnier for a punch,
it is sure to be a hit.
Makes 8 servings
2 bottles light, dry white wine, such as a chenin blanc
1 Washington pear, cut crosswise in 1/4-inch
slices
1 Washington apple, cut crosswise in 1/4-inch slices
1 orange, poked with 12 whole cloves, then cut in 1/4-inch slices
5 allspice
berries
1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup Grand Marnier
Orange peel twists for
garnish
Place all the ingredients in a stainless steel or glass pan and stir well to incorporate the brown sugar. Place over low heat and warm. Do not boil! Let flavors steep
for at least 30 minutes before serving.
At this point you can keep warm and serve, or chill for later. To reheat, warm each portion in a microwave until just hot but not
boiling. Garnish each serving with an orange peel twist.
Chef's Tips
For large parties, this recipe can be easily increased, made in
advance, then gently reheated before serving.
Keep large batches warm in a crock pot on low heat or in a deep, pretty chaffing dish.
For a beautiful
presentation, garnish with orange peel twists made with a channel knife - available at specialty kitchen shops.
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