Wonderful with just the right amount of spices. A great drink any time, especially during the holidays and colder months when one is tired of hot chocolate. The kids will like it too.
Yield: Makes 10 to 12 servings.
- 1 gallon apple cider
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 1/2 to 1 cup brown sugar, to taste
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan or pot, adjusting sugar to taste, and simmer for 30 minutes. Serve in mugs, or pour into a punch bowl and serve warm in cups.
















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Very good,this is the best
Very good,this is the best recipe I have found for wassail.
Yes, brandy IS nice, and so
Yes, brandy IS nice, and so is rum or vodka or apple liqueurs like Calvados. I just put the bottles near the cups so folks can add, or not, as I do with punch. Funny -- I was about to deep-six an old crock pot because it didn't have a removable crock, but then I realized it could become my go-to wassail pot!
at a party, leave in crockpot
at a party, leave in crockpot on warm.
Add a little brandy for the
Add a little brandy for the grownups!