How To Make Sbiten, A Russian Mulled Honey Drink- Crock Pot Recipe

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

spices

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Fresh herbs can enhance flavor without added calories.

fruit juice

🥗Healthier: pureed fruit

💰Cheaper: water with flavoring

Pureed fruit adds natural sweetness and fiber.

tea leaves

🥗Healthier: herbal tea

💰Cheaper: tea bags

Herbal tea can provide similar flavors with less caffeine.

Plug in your crock pot.

Add 12 ounces of blackberry jam to the crock pot.

Pour in 7 cups of filtered water slowly to avoid splashing.

Add 1/2 cup of honey and stir.

Add 3 cinnamon sticks, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves to the mixture and stir again.

Set the crock pot to high to warm up, then turn it down to medium to mull for 45 minutes or longer.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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