Recipe
of Helen Nelson, Pine Ridge Woman's Club, Fairfax, Virginia.
Swedish Glögg
- 4-ounces dried apples
3-ounces seedless raisins
3-ounces prunes
1-ounce dried orange peel (pommerance)
2-ounces almonds
1-ounce cardamom
1-ounce cloves
1-ounce cinnamon sticks
1 cup granulated sugar
2 bottles port
1 bottle claret or dry red wine
Brandy
Almonds, raisins and cloves (optional garnishes)
- Day before, tie fruits,
almonds and spices in cheesecloth; put in large pot. Add sugar,
port and claret or dry red wine. Bring to boil; then simmer over
medium heat until reduced to about 2 1/2 bottles. Pour into glass
jar; cover; cool for 24 hours.
- Next day, remove spice
bag from wine.
- Heat 1 part wine with
1 part brandy; do not boil.
- Serve in punch glasses.
If desired, garnish each serving with a couple of almonds, raisins
and cloves.
Servings may vary.
Recipe provided courtesy of Fruit From Washington.com.