Gluehwein

1 . Stage

Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

2 . Stage

Combine water, sugar, and cinnamon stick in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

3 . Stage

Cut one orange in half; squeeze orange halves over the sugar mixture to release their juice. Push 5 cloves into the outside of each orange peel; place peels into the simmering mixture. Continue to simmer over the lowest heat until thick and syrupy, 20 to 30 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

4 . Stage

While the mixture is simmering, slice remaining orange and set aside for serving.

5 . Stage

When the mixture is finished simmering, stir in wine and heat until steaming but not simmering, 3 to 5 minutes. Discard orange peels and cinnamon stick. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

6 . Stage

Ladle into mugs and garnish with orange slices. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios