Wassail Punch I

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"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." — Leslie

Directions

Wrap the cloves, cinnamon stick, and ginger in cheese cloth, and tie with string.
In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water and spice bag. Simmer and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, and refrigerate overnight.
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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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 19, 2003

SUPERB !! We have two evening services at our church on Christmas eve, and I made this for my fellow choir members to sooth our throats between services. It was a tremendous hit, and I've been advised to make it part of our tradition. I was afraid it would make too much, but every bit was GONE. NB...this recipe makes 2 gallons

—bsteimle

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 19, 2003

It was a good recipe but I think that the combination of the lemon & the orange make it too bitter.

—NYTEZERO

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19 Ratings

Dec 02, 2006

Loved Loved Loved It. I used ground ginger due to the cost of crystalized ginger. Also used apple juice due to availability.I used 64 ouces of apple juice and 1 teaspoon each of ground ginger and nutmeg about 1 1/2 tablespoons of whole cloves and substituted brown sugar for white. I also adjusted the juices accordingly using 3 cups of Orange Juice and 3/4 c lemon juice, 3 cinnamon sticks.

—Livie's Mammy

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Dec 19, 2003

Excellent holiday punch! My family loves it. We couldn't find the crystalized ginger, but using fresh ginger works just as well, if not better. This recipe is also good for colds by adding a little rum and sip slowly.

—JEANETTEMT

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Nov 25, 2005

Overall, very good wassail! I've made this a couple of time and I find the lemon juice to be overpowering. I now decrease the amount of lemon juice and add pomagrante juice. It gives a nice kick to the flavor. I also use ground ginger instead of crystallized and it works just fine.

—MKETTERICK

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Jan 14, 2008

Very good! This is almost exactly like my favorite Wassail, the only difference being the omission of cardamom in this recipe. I toss in a few whole green cardamom pods with the other spices. (Sorry for being inexact - the number depends on the amount of Wassail and the size and freshness of the pods... and personal taste. Try 1 or 2 if you are not accustomed to the flavor of cardamom.) DO use real oranges and lemons (not juice concentrates) - the fresh juices make all the difference in the world. Worth the work of all of that squeezing :-)

—StirringThePot

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Feb 05, 2006

Very tasty and what an aroma! Makes a ton...next time I will make less and also use less sugar - I found the natural sugars in the cider, oj and lemon juice to be very sweet, so adding all that additional sugar was too much. But a very tasty combination of flavors. This definitely makes my holiday drink list.

—DiablosMom

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Sep 18, 2007

I've made this for Christmas parties, and folks really like it. It's delicious and so nice, because it's a very warm punch when it's cold outside! I just keep it simmering on the stove during a party.

—ANGELA CAROL

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Nutrition

Calories
128 kcal
6%

Carbohydrates
32.5 g
10%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0.1 g
< 1%

Fiber
0.4 g
2%

Protein
0.4 g
< 1%

Sodium
11 mg
< 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Wassail Punch I

Serving Size: 1/48 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 48
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 128
Calories from Fat: < 1

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g < 1 %
** Saturated Fat 0g < 1 %
** Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 11mg < 1 %
** Potassium 106mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 32.5g 10 %
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2 %
Protein 0.4g < 1 %
** Sugars 29g
** Vitamin A 2 %
Vitamin C 42 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 2 %
** Thiamin 4 %
** Niacin 2 %
** Vitamin B6 1 %
** Magnesium 2 %
** Folate 8 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.