Winnipeg Warmth

9 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp. dried mandarin peel
  • 2 sticks cinnamon
  • 2 bottles Port
  • 1 lb. cube sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. cardamom seeds
  • 24 whole cloves
  • 2 bottles Claret
  • 1 c. brandy
  • sweet almonds; blanched, seedless raisins; cinnamon sticks (optional)*

Directions

  1. 1
    Place dried mandarin peel, cardamom, cinnamon and cloves in a cheesecloth bag and simmer slowly in the Port and Claret.
  2. 2
    Remove from the stove and place a wire grill over the top of the pan.
  3. 3
    Put the sugar cubes on the grill and slowly pour the brandy over the sugar.
  4. 4
    Carefully light sugar cubes, warm brandy will flame.
  5. 5
    When the sugar is melted, remove the grill and extinguish the flame by covering the kettle.
  6. 6
    Remove the bag of spices.
  7. 7
    Serve hot.
  8. 8
    Serves 10 to 12.

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