Glögg - warm, spiced fruit drink

Here are 2 Non-alcoholic versions of Glögg 

Blueberry Glögg

Bring to a boil then reduce to low heat for ten minutes :

4 c blueberries

4 c apple juice

Blend with immersion blender until smooth (or transfer to blender and then back to pan)

Add in zest of 1 orange

2 cinnamon sticks

10 whole closes

1 vanilla bean

20 raisins

2 whole star anise

1 inch fresh ginger or 1 1/14 ground ginger, 

Simmer for 20 minutes and add 2 c hot water before serving.

Refrigerate any leftovers.

Christmas Glögg

Bring to boil and reduce to low for 30 minutes: 

4 c fruit juice, black currant, apple or grape

6 cloves

6 cardemom pods

2 cinnamon sticks

2 cm fresh ginger or 2 t minced ginger 

1/2 c water

Remove the spices and add

1/2 c golden raisins

1 orange, very thinly sliced

Sweeten with honey

Serve warm

Refrigerate leftover.