Gloegg Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Gloegg
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cinnamon sticks, broken into pieces; 1 teaspoon cardamom pods; 1 small piece ginger, peeled; Zest of 1/2 orange; 8 whole cloves; 1/4 cup vodka; 1 750 ml bottle of dry red wine; 1 cup ruby port or Madeira; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup blanched whole almonds; 1/2 cup dark raisins; 1 piece star anise; 2 Ambessa Earl of Harlem tea bags

Servings: persons

2 cinnamon sticks, broken into pieces
1 teaspoon cardamom pods
1 small piece ginger, peeled
Zest of 1/2 orange
8 whole cloves
1/4 cup vodka
1 750 ml bottle of dry red wine
1 cup ruby port or Madeira
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup blanched whole almonds
1/2 cup dark raisins
1 piece star anise
2 Ambessa Earl of Harlem tea bags

1
Crush the cinnamon and cardamom with a mortar and pestle, or place on a cutting board and crush with a heavy pot.
2
Place the spices in a small glass jar with the ginger, orange zest, cloves and vodka.
3
Cover and let sit at room temperature for 24 hours.
4
Strain the liquid into a large saucepan, discarding the solids.
5
Add the wine, port, sugar, almonds, raisins, star anise and tea bags and heat over medium heat just until bubbles start to form around the edges.
6
Let tea steep for an additional minute.
7
Remove tea bags.
8
Serve the wine hot in mugs, with a few almonds and raisins in each one; keep any remaining wine warm over very low heat until ready to serve.
9
Do not let the wine come to a boil.

432

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cinnamon sticks, broken into pieces, 1 teaspoon cardamom pods, 1 small piece ginger, peeled, Zest of 1/2 orange, and more.

Yes, Gloegg falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Gloegg

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