Ingredients

• 1 small apple, quartered
• 8 cloves
• 1 lemon, rind pared; plus slices to serve
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 225g/8oz light muscovado sugar
• 1.75 litres/3 pints red wine
• 150ml/¼ pint brandy

Method

1. Quarter one small apple and stud with eight cloves.
2. Place in a pan with the pared rind of one lemon, three cinnamon sticks, 225g/8oz light muscovado sugar and 1.75 litres/3 pints of red wine.
3. Simmer for a few minutes.
4. Remove from the heat and pour in 150ml/¼ pint brandy, if you like.
5. Strain the mulled wine, add lemon slices and serve hot.

Notes