The Oxford Bishop: 19Th Century Spiced Mulled Port

Name: The Oxford Bishop: 19Th Century Spiced Mulled Port Wine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole orange; 16 whole cloves; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground mace or 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 10 fluid ounces water; 750 ml ruby port; 1 orange, juice of

Servings: persons

1
Pre-heat oven to 200C/400F/gas mark 6.
2
Cut the orange in half and stud the 2 halves with the cloves.
3
Place the two halves on a lined baking tray cut-side up, and bake for 15 - 20 minutes.
4
Take out of the oven & set to one side.
5
Meanwhile pour the water into a large pan and add the sugar, cinnamon, mace, allspice & ginger.
6
Place over a high heat and stirring all the time, bring to the boil and let it boil until it has reduced by about half.
7
Take off the heat & set to one side.
8
When you are ready to serve the Oxford Bishop, empty the bottle of port into the pan with the spiced sugar water and add the two halves of baked oranges.
9
Add the orange juice and gently heat up and simmer - be careful NOT to boil it!
10
Serve from a warmed Punch Bowl with the orange halves floating in it - this should serve about 6 people.

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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.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole orange, 16 whole cloves, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, The Oxford Bishop: 19Th Century Spiced Mulled Port Wine 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.

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The Oxford Bishop: 19Th Century Spiced Mulled Port Wine

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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