Mulling Spices

Name: Mulling Spices
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: about 2 cups.
Ingredients: 2 cups packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons dried grated lemon zest; 2 teaspoons dried orange zest; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

My mulling blend is a merry combination of sugar and spice and a nice touch of citrus peel. Use it to flavor pancakes or waffles, wines or cider and even as a spice blend for poached apples.—Cindy Fuller, Forest City, North Carolina

Ingredients

2 cups packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons dried grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons dried orange zest
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

Place all ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year.
Mulling Spices may be used to prepare the following recipes: Holiday Spice Pancakes, Mulled Red Wine and Mulled Wine-Poached Apples.