Crockpot Wassail
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Crockpot Wassail
Description
This Crockpot Wassail recipe blends two quarts of apple juice with one pint of cranberry juice and sugar as the sweet base. Aromatic spices including cinnamon sticks and allspice are added to create depth and a warming quality. A small orange studded with cloves contributes bright citrus and aromatic hints throughout the slow cooking. The ingredients are combined in a crockpot and cooked on high heat for one hour, then on low for four to eight hours, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify over time without boiling vigorously.
Serving the wassail hot enhances its comforting nature. This beverage is ideal for holiday parties or cold days, offering a spiced, fruity drink that can be sipped on its own or alongside desserts. The slow cooker method infuses the spices gently for a rounded flavor. The clove-studded orange can be removed before serving or mashed lightly for extra zest.
Ingredients
- 2 quarts apple juice
- 1 pint cranberry juice
- 3/4 cups sugar
- 2 cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1 small orange
- 8 whole garlic cloves
Instructions
- In a large crockpot, combine juices and sugar. Add cinnamon sticks and allspice.
- Poke cloves into the orange and add it to the mixture.
- Cook on high for 1 hour, then on low for 4 to 8 hours.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 72 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 72kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
| Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.