Mulled quince cider

• dry cider↗1.5 litres l
• cloudy apple juice↗500ml ml
• brandy↗3 tbsp tbsp

  (optional)

• cloves↗5
• quince↗1

  peeled, cored and cut into eighths

• ginger↗25g g

  sliced

• vanilla bean pod↗1

  (optional)

• light brown soft sugar↗50g g
• cinnamon sticks↗2
• star anise2
• cardamom pods↗5

  lightly crushed

• lemon↗1

  zest pared

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Pour the cider, apple juice and brandy, if using, into a large pan. Poke the cloves into the quince pieces and add to the pan along with the ginger and vanilla pod, if using

2. 2

   Stir in the sugar, whole spices and lemon zest. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 40-45 mins until the quince is tender. Pour into mugs or heatproof glasses to serve (strain first, if you like).