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Mulling Spices

Make mulling spices to stimulate the senses while students learn math, language arts, social skills, and independent living skills.

Making mulling spices involves all of the senses so students can enjoy fragrance, texture, sound, color and of course taste. The tradition of simmering spices in hot cider for musical gatherings and holiday celebrations such as Thanksgiving is centuries old and began in Europe. This activity lets students mix the ingredients to make the spices, and then use those spices to make a mulled beverage later. It’s a perfect activity for a chilly autumn day, or for any time of year. Lessons include Math, English Language Arts, Social Skills, Social Studies, and Independent Living Skills.

Mulling is a process which infuses cider or juices with spices and fruit flavors. You can vary the ingredients; however, you will always have a delicious warm drink. A crock pot is an easy way to make a large batch of mulled drinks. Or you can simmer the mulled spices in the beverage you have chosen for 1-2 hours. Mulled spices also make wonderful gifts. This recipe makes 1 ½ cups of mulling spices

Mulling Spices

Try different beverages with the mulling spices, for different flavors.

Mulling spices collage


 

By DKrause

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