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Wassail
This traditional Wassail recipe has been handed down for generations and is one of my favorite easy holiday drinks. This delicious warm cider drink balances the flavors of orange and apple with cinnamon and spices perfectly!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 142 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 apples
- 8 cups apple cider
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 15 whole whole cloves ,or 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar , optional
Instructions
- Poke the whole cloves into the apples on all sides.
- Add all of the ingredients, including the apples, to a large pot over medium low heat.
- Bring to a simmer. Simmer for 30-45 minutes.
- Remove the apples and whole cloves. Ladle into mugs and enjoy!
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Notes
- Storage Instructions: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can also make this in advance and store in the refrigerator until ready to heat and enjoy.
- Slow Cooker Wassail: To make Wassail in the crockpot, add all ingredients and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- Reheating Instructions: The microwave, stove, or slow cooker can be used to reheat this hot wassail. Just heat until it's your desired temperature.
Nutrition Information
Calories
142kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Trans Fat
0.004g
Sodium
13mg
(1%)
Potassium
361mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
128IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
31mg
(34%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 142kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 361mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 128IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.