How to make mulled wine

If you come across these in a middle eastern market, I recommend picking them up. They are great in mulled wine and stews.

Pour entire bottle into a large pot.

Slice tangerines and orange and add to the pot of wine.

Add spices and a few shavings of ginger.

You can add black peeper corns, dried limes lemons, or any favorite holiday spice.

Stir and set heat to medium. Let the wine come to a simmer, but do not boil it or you'll lose the alcohol.

Add 1/4 cup brown sugar, or any sugar you prefer, it's a pretty lax recipe.

Cover.

Muddle the orange and tangerine slices to get all the oils and flavor out.

When the wine reaches a boil you can add pears to poach and absorb the great tasting wine concoction. I recommend doing this. You won't be sorry.

You can serve it as soon as it's heated or let it simmer longer, at least ten minutes, for a stronger, better flavor. Let it boil at least twenty minutes of you've added pears.

Serve with cinnamon stick and tangerine peels.