Easy Wassail Recipe
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Easy Wassail Recipe
Description
The recipe blends apple cider with citrus juices and sweetener, enhanced by whole cinnamon sticks and ground spices, then gently simmered to meld the flavors. The infusion of cinnamon and cloves provides aromatic warmth balanced by the fruit juices' sweetness and acidity.
This wassail is traditionally served warm, ideal for holiday gatherings or cold evenings. Keeping it in a slow cooker maintains temperature and flavor for easier serving. The spice balance is moderate but can be adjusted if desired.
For gifting, the recipe suggests decorating quart-size mason jars filled with the prepared wassail and fruit slices, offering a thoughtful and seasonal present.
Storage instructions include refrigerating for up to 7-10 days or freezing for 1-2 months, with reheating recommended in a crockpot or stovetop.
Ingredients
- 2 quarts apple cider
- 1 cup orange juice
- ¾ cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 cinnamon stick
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon cloves ground
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients into a large pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes. Remove cinnamon sticks and serve warm.
- Keep warm in a slow cooker.
Notes
- Store wassail in the refrigerator for 7 to 10 days or freeze for 1 to 2 months to preserve freshness.
- Reheat gently in a crockpot or over low heat on the stove to maintain flavor and prevent burning.
- For gifting, fill a quart-size mason jar with wassail and add orange, apple slices, and cranberries. Attach a gift tag for a seasonal touch.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 96kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 41IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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