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Wassail Punch I

SUBMITTED BY: Leslie

"I was given this recipe when touring a home in our community that was presented in full period costume and celebration for the Christmas holiday. In 1821 a German settler brought to the area the first tree for decorating, presented the traditional Yule Log ceremony and offered Wassail Punch."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 13 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 1 1/2 gallon

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 tablespoon whole cloves
  • 6 cinnamon sticks
  • 3 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
  • 3 3/4 cups white sugar
  • 2 quarts water
  • 2 quarts orange juice
  • 2 cups lemon juice
  • 1 gallon apple cider

DIRECTIONS

  1. Wrap the cloves, cinnamon stick, and ginger in cheese cloth, and tie with string.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water and spice bag. Simmer and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, and refrigerate overnight.
  3. Before serving, stir in the orange juice, lemon juice, and cider. Reheat over medium low flame, and serve warm. Be careful not to boil.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2003 by bsteimle
SUPERB !! We have two evening services at our church on Christmas eve, and I made this for my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2003 by JEANETTEMT
Excellent holiday punch! My family loves it. We couldn't find the crystalized ginger, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2003 by NYTEZERO
It was a good recipe but I think that the combination of the lemon & the orange make it too... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2006 by LORIWAGNER
Loved Loved Loved It. I used ground ginger due to the cost of crystalized ginger. Also used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2006 by DiablosMom
Very tasty and what an aroma! Makes a ton...next time I will make less and also use less... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2005 by MKETTERICK
Overall, very good wassail! I've made this a couple of time and I find the lemon juice to be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2004 by Caroline C
This is SO good. It's worth making for the aroma alone! (The house smells DIVINE!) I halved... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2003 by Liz
A holiday hit! Both church and work parties loved this. Good with a bit of rum, too! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2007 by ANGELA CAROL
I've made this for Christmas parties, and folks really like it. It's delicious and so nice,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2008 by StirringThePot
Very good! This is almost exactly like my favorite Wassail, the only difference being the... MORE

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