Cider Wassail Recipe
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Cider Wassail Recipe
Description
This Cider Wassail recipe combines a gallon of apple cider with orange juice and hibiscus tea bags, adding a blend of warming spices including cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, juniper berries, and fresh sliced ginger. Along with slices of apple and orange, the ingredients are simmered slowly in a slow cooker until the fruit softens and the color deepens. The hibiscus adds a mild tartness and vibrant hue, while the spices deepen the aroma and flavor profile.
The drink is served hot, providing a comforting and fragrant beverage for colder seasons. The use of fresh fruit slices adds a natural sweetness and visual appeal. Removing the tea bags before serving prevents bitterness, ensuring a smooth finish. It's a festive alternative to traditional mulled cider with unique floral and spice notes.
Ingredients
- 1 gallon apple cider Musselman’s brand
- 4 cups orange juice
- 4 hibiscus tea bags
- 10 cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon clove whole
- 1 tablespoon juniper berries
- 1 1/2 inch ginger piece, cut into slices, fresh
- 1 apple sliced into rounds
- 1 orange sliced into rounds
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a slow cooker and cover.
- Turn the slow cooker on high heat and cook for 3-4 hours, until the color has darkened and the fruit is soft. Remove the tea bags and serve hot.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 207kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 536mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 205IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 50.8mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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