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Wassail Punch

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"Great for holiday gatherings. Using a slow-cooker to prepare this allows the aroma to be savored for hours." — Bea

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Original recipe makes 12 servings Change Servings

2 quarts apple cider
2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup lemon juice
12 whole cloves

4 cinnamon sticks
1 pinch ground ginger
1 pinch ground nutmeg

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Directions

In a slow-cooker or a large pot over low heat, combine apple cider, orange juice and lemon juice. Season with cloves, ginger and nutmeg. Bring to a simmer. If using a slow cooker, allow to simmer all day. Serve hot.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 8 hrs
READY IN 8 hrs 5 mins

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This is wassail the way it should be--tart, spicy, and not overly sweet. I did end up using less lemon juice because it was a little TOO tart for even me; however, I was using the bottled stuff which might have had something to do with it. Also, if the 8+ hour time frame is a turn-off for some, it can be made on the stovetop. I let it simmer for about 45 minutes and it tasted just as good.

—SHARYLMB

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 02, 2004

Not quite what I was hoping for. I love hot spiced drinks but this is not one that I will be making again. It smells good but the flavor just isn't there.

—JODIWOOD

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Oct 23, 2005

I love how this recipe doesn't require any sugar and uses only juice and spices. I had everything on hand, and I even used a chunk of peeled, fresh ginger instead of the dried. I made it Sunday morning (in the crockpot) and we had it after dinner when we got home from church. Very yummy!

—What a Dish!

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Dec 21, 2004

I followed the original recipe and did find it a little tart (as others have noted), but after adding a little extra apple cider, it was great! I made it at 8am for a party that night, and it got a lot of compliments!

—SHAY0315

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Dec 25, 2004

I thought the recipe needed a little more zip. I added 1/4 cup red hots replaced 1 quart of apple juice for 1 quart red grapefruit juice

—SMITHPAKC

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Jun 26, 2005

Always good at Holiday time! It makes the kitchen smell wonderful.

—Natalie E

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Jan 06, 2005

excellent

—cmccreight

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Nov 30, 2004

Very good. I didn't know what it was suppose to taste like but everyone enjoyed it. I had some spiced rum on the side for those who wanted to 'kick-it-up' a bit. And, I did add some cranberry juice. I loved the one reviewers suggestion of a cloved decorated orange. It really looked festive as well as being functional (no cheesecloth needed). Thanks!

—Jennifer : )

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Nutrition

Calories
101 kcal
5%

Carbohydrates
24.9 g
8%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0.4 g
< 1%

Fiber
1.2 g
5%

Protein
0.5 g
1%

Sodium
8 mg
< 1%

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

Nutritional Information

Wassail Punch

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 101
Calories from Fat: 3

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.4g < 1 %
** Saturated Fat 0.1g < 1 %
** Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 8mg < 1 %
** Potassium 286mg 8 %
Total Carbohydrates 24.9g 8 %
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 5 %
Protein 0.5g 1 %
** Sugars 20.7g
Vitamin A 2 %
Vitamin C 150 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 9 %
** Thiamin 7 %
** Niacin 3 %
** Vitamin B6 4 %
** Magnesium 4 %
** 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.