Wassail
I make this every year and everyone loves it. There may have been a bit too much Brandy in it a couple years back, my Aunt’s first sip came straight out of her nose. LOL! Anyways, I’m looking forward to making it again this year, it makes the house smell yummy. If you get a chance to make it, let me know how it turns out.
Happy Holidays!
- 1 Gallon apple cider
- 2 C. cranberry juice
- 1/2 C honey
- 1/2 C sugar
- 2 oranges
- Whole cloves
- 1 apple, peeled and diced
- Allspice
- Ginger
- Nutmeg
- 3 cinnamon sticks (or 3 Tbs. ground cinnamon)
- 1/2 C – 1 C brandy (optional)
Set your crockpot to its lower setting, and pour apple cider, cranberry juice, honey and sugar in, mixing carefully. As it heats up, stir so that the honey and sugar dissolve. Stud the oranges with the cloves, and place in the pot (they’ll float). Add the diced apple. Add allspice, ginger and nutmeg to taste — usually a couple of tablespoons of each is plenty. Finally, snap the cinnamon sticks in half and add those as well.
Cover your pot and allow to simmer 2 – 4 hours on low heat. About half an hour prior to serving, add the brandy if you choose to use it.
Tip: For people with cinnamon allergies, add an extra 1 1/2 tbsp of both allspice and nutmeg!(Thanks to Natalie Pagan!)
Enjoy! Have a great weekend!
Lisa
This is the same recipe About Pagan has up! It makes an AMAZING Wassail! For people with cinnamon allergies(they DO exist, my poor poor friend is one), add an extra 1 1/2 tbsp of both allspice and nutmeg!
That may have been where I got it. I’ve had it for a while and love it! Thanks for the advice on allergies, I’ll have to add that in. Blessings!