Embrace the Cozy Season with Aspen Mulling Spices

Fall is my favorite time of year — the season of cozy sweaters, glowing candles, and the comforting scent of cinnamon and clove in the air. At The Vintage Nest Home & Gifts, I always look forward to bringing in Aspen Mulling Spices, because they capture everything I love about autumn in one simple carton.

These spice blends make it so easy to create something special, even on a busy day. Just stir them into cider, wine, tea, or cocoa, and suddenly your home feels warmer, more inviting, and ready for company. Whether you’re planning a get-together with friends or enjoying a quiet evening at home, Aspen Mulling Spices help turn any moment into a memory.

🍎 Four Flavors to Fall in Love With

• Original Cider Spice Blend – The classic! A comforting mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove that’s been shared with friends new and old for over 50 years.

• Cinnamon Orange Spice Blend – A bright twist with sunny citrus and warm cinnamon—perfect for cider or tea.

• Caramel Apple Spice Blend – The taste of fall fairs and crisp orchard days: sweet caramel meets tart apple.

• Original Sugar-Free Blend – All the flavor of the Original Blend, with no sugar and fewer calories.

  

  
  

🍂 Favorite Ways to Enjoy Aspen Mulling Spices

You can do so much more than make cider! Here are a few of my favorite ways to use them:

1. Spiced Apple Cider – A fall essential. Add 2 teaspoons of Aspen Mulling Spices to a cup of cider for instant comfort.

2. Mulled Wine – Perfect for a chilly evening. Stir in Aspen to your favorite dry red wine, serve warm, and enjoy the cozy aroma.

3. Cocoa “N” Spice – Add a teaspoon of Aspen to your hot cocoa for an extra touch of warmth and depth.

4. Mountain Pumpkin Bread – This recipe has become a customer favorite in our shop! The Aspen spices blend beautifully with pumpkin, filling your kitchen with that nostalgic fall scent.

🍁 Cozy Recipes to Savor This Fall

🍎 Spiced Apple Cider (Serves 16)

• 1 gal apple cider

• 1 carton Aspen Mulling Spices

  Instructions: Add Aspen to cider and stir until dissolved. Serve hot or chilled.

  Single serving: 2 tsp Aspen + 1 cup cider

🍷 Mulled Wine (Serves 10)

• 1½ L dry red wine

• 1 carton Aspen Mulling Spices

  Instructions: Stir Aspen into wine until dissolved. Serve hot or chilled.

  Single serving: 1½ Tbsp Aspen + 1 cup wine

☕ Cocoa “N” Spice (Serves 1)

• 1 cup milk

• 1 cinnamon stick

• 1 heaping Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 Tbsp honey

• 1 tsp Aspen Mulling Spices

  Instructions: Scald milk with cinnamon stick, discard stick. Combine cocoa and Aspen in a mug, pour in a little hot milk, stir, then add remaining milk. Stir in honey and enjoy.

🎃 Mountain Pumpkin Bread (Serves 12)

• 3½ cups sugar

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 cup vegetable oil

• 4 eggs

• 1½ tsp Aspen Mulling Spices

• 2½ tsp baking soda

• ⅔ cup water

• 2 cups canned pumpkin

• 3½ cups flour

• ½ cup chopped walnuts

  Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and lightly flour a Bundt pan. Combine sugar, salt, oil, eggs, Aspen, and baking soda. Add water, pumpkin, flour, and walnuts; mix until blended. Pour into pan. Bake 50–60 min. Cool 10 min in pan, then finish cooling on a rack.

🍁 Bring the Flavors of Fall Home

Stop by The Vintage Nest Home & Gifts and pick up a carton (or two!) of Aspen Mulling Spices. They make perfect hostess gifts, stocking stuffers, or just a little treat for yourself. Once you start using them, you’ll wonder how you ever made it through fall without that cozy, spicy aroma filling your home.

So pour a mug, take a deep breath, and embrace the moment — fall is here!

Warmly,

Jeff Lee

Owner, The Vintage Nest Home & Gifts