My Family's Swedish Glogg
Warm your home with the rich, aromatic flavors of *My Family's Swedish Glögg*, a traditional mulled wine recipe perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy winter evenings. This festive Scandinavian drink combines the boldness of dry red and white wines with the warmth of brandy, delicately spiced with cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom. Infused with a hint of citrus from fresh orange peel and sweetened with just the right amount of sugar, this recipe is brought to life with the addition of raisins and blanched almonds for a textural twist. Ready in under an hour, this glögg is gently heated to preserve its nuanced flavors and served warm, making it the ultimate crowd-pleaser for a chilly evening. Share this heartwarming family tradition and enjoy the timeless charm of Swedish glögg with every sip!
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Ingredients
- 750 ml dry red wine
- 750 ml dry white wine
- 250 ml brandy
- 500 ml water
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 10 pieces whole cloves
- 10 pieces cardamom pods
- 3 sticks cinnamon sticks
- 1 large orange peel
- 100 grams raisins
- 100 grams blanched almonds
Directions
Step 1
In a large pot, combine the water, sugar, cloves, cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, and orange peel.
Step 2
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Step 3
Reduce the heat to low and let the spices steep in the sugar syrup for 15–20 minutes. Do not allow the mixture to boil.
Step 4
Once the syrup is infused, add the red wine, white wine, and brandy to the pot.
Step 5
Add the raisins and blanched almonds to the mixture.
Step 6
Heat the glögg gently over low to medium heat until it is warm, but do not let it boil to preserve the alcohol content and flavors.
Step 7
Turn off the heat and let the glögg sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 8
Strain the glögg through a fine mesh sieve to remove the spices and orange peel.
Step 9
Serve the glögg warm in heatproof glasses or mugs, making sure to add a few raisins and almonds to each serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2668.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3466.7 |
| Total Fat 50.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 3.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 118.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 348.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 281.2g | |
| Protein 26.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 547.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2987.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories