{"id":2006,"date":"2016-12-14T16:41:12","date_gmt":"2016-12-14T21:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themodernbarista.com\/?p=2006"},"modified":"2016-12-14T16:41:12","modified_gmt":"2016-12-14T21:41:12","slug":"christmas-reserve-mulling-spiced-toffee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themodernbarista.com\/index.php\/2016\/12\/14\/christmas-reserve-mulling-spiced-toffee\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Reserve and mulling spiced toffee"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2007\" src=\"https:\/\/themodernbarista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/tmb_xmasreserve1.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Reserve\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/themodernbarista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/tmb_xmasreserve1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/themodernbarista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/tmb_xmasreserve1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>I have really been enjoying this years Christmas Reserve. I love the flavor combinations of the mulling spices and orange, layers of flavors unfolding with each sip. This year, Christmas is so different for me. This is my first white Christmas, and while I am not particularly fond of the snow, I think it has boosted my holiday spirits.<\/p>\n<p>Christmas reserve has woodsy aromas and holiday accents of mulled spices and orange zest, and is the perfect holiday coffee. I wanted to create something for those who might not be on Santa&#8217;s good list this year \ud83d\ude09 My interpretation\u00a0of a lump of coal; molasses toffee infused with coffee and mulling spices.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Traditionally, mulling spices are a blend of spices used to make apple cider, and other holiday-ish type drinks. The combination of spices varies, but I used a blend that has cinnamon, cardamom, clove, star anise, all spice and orange peel. You can find it at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.worldmarket.com\/product\/whole-mulling-spice-bag.do?&amp;from=Search\">Cost Plus World Market<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2012\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2012\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2012\" src=\"https:\/\/themodernbarista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/tmb_xmasreserve2.jpg\" alt=\"Starbucks Reserve Christmas blend 2016\" width=\"800\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/themodernbarista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/tmb_xmasreserve2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/themodernbarista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/tmb_xmasreserve2-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/themodernbarista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/tmb_xmasreserve2-768x535.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2012\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Starbucks Reserve Christmas blend 2016<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"easyrecipe\" data-rating=\"0\"> \t<link itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/themodernbarista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/tmb_xmasreserve1.jpg\" \/>\n<div class=\"item ERName\">Christmas Reserve and mulling spiced toffee<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERClear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Author: <span class=\"author\">Jocelyn Freeman<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERIngredients\">\n<div class=\"ERIngredientsHeader\">Ingredients<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1 stick unsalted butter, cubed<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1 cup sugar<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1\/3 cup water<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">3\/4 cup molasses<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">2 tablespoons light corn syrup<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">2 tablespoons Starbucks Reserve Christmas blend, ground very fine<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1 tablespoon mulling spices, ground*<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">pinch of kosher salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERInstructions\">\n<div class=\"ERInstructionsHeader\">Instructions<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructions\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Prepare a square baking dish with non stick spray. Set aside.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">In a medium saucepan, combine all all of the ingredients over a low-medium heat. Stir to melt the butter and dissolve the sugar.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Once the sugar has dissolved, turn the heat up a little bit and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring from time to time. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan and allow to cook until you reach 260 degrees (hard ball stage).<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Remove pan from heat and give it a quick stir before pouring into the prepared pan. Let cool completely (or overnight) before breaking it into pieces.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Store in an airtight container for up to a week.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNutrition\"><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"ERNotesHeader\">Notes<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNotes\">* if you do not have mulling spices available, you can use 1 teaspoon of ground cardamom and 1\/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon as a substitution.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"endeasyrecipe\" style=\"display: none;\">3.5.3208<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I have really been enjoying this years Christmas Reserve. I love the flavor combinations of the mulling spices and orange, layers of flavors unfolding with each sip. This year, Christmas is so different for me. 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