Paul

I love the Great British Bake Off. In fact, I love Mary Berry! There, I said it.

I’ve loved her since before she was on Bake Off. A number of years ago I inherited my Grandmother’s old cookery books, among them an original 1970 copy of “Mary Berry’s Cook Book”. Since that first publication she’s gone on to write countless other books as her simple recipes inspire cooks the nation over.

So today, in an Ode to Mary, here’s her simple recipe for a winter warmer - yummy Christmas Mulled Wine.

INGREDIENTS

(Serves 12)

4 lemons 2 large oranges 2 bottle of red wine 16 cloves 2 cinnamon sticks 150g (5oz) caster sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

Peel the zest very thinly from 3 lemons and 1 orange, and squeeze the juice. Thinly slice the remaining orange and lemon. Quarter the slices, put on a plate, cover and reserve for garnish. Pour the wine, 1.2 litres (2 pints) water, citrus peel and juices into a large pan; add the cloves and cinnamon sticks. Bring to simmering point, cover and keep at simmering for about an hour. Stir in sugar to taste. Strain and serve hot with the reserved orange and lemon slices floating on the top.

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