READY IN 45 mins

Holiday Apple Wassail

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"This is a family recipe that I played with year after year until it's just perfect. This year's version will be made from apples picked from our own orchard! This recipe is famous at our family Christmas party." — Jenny Ray

Directions

Combine the cider, apple chunks, and cinnamon sticks in a large kettle and bring to a boil over medium heat. Turn the heat down to low and add the mace, anise seed, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and brown sugar. Stir to combine, and simmer for 20 minutes until the spices have developed their flavor.
Drop in the orange and lemon slices, simmer for 5 more minutes, and turn off the heat. Ladle the wassail punch into mugs and serve hot. Include a few pieces of cooked apple or a cooked orange or lemon slice in each mug.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 35 mins
READY IN 45 mins

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Nov 10, 2009

I made this recipe minus the anise (as I don't particularly care for it) and added some grape juice to simulate port wine. Jenny this is a great recipte and I am glad you shared it.

—Sherilyn

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Nutrition

Calories
179 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
45.6 g
15%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0.2 g
< 1%

Fiber
2.3 g
9%

Protein
0.4 g
< 1%

Sodium
29 mg
1%

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

Nutritional Information

Holiday Apple Wassail

Serving Size: 1/16 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 179
Calories from Fat: 2

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g < 1 %
Saturated Fat 0.1g < 1 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 29mg 1 %
** Potassium 94mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 45.6g 15 %
Dietary Fiber 2.3g 9 %
Protein 0.4g < 1 %
** Sugars 37.6g
Vitamin A 1 %
Vitamin C 22 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 2 %
** Thiamin 2 %
** Niacin 1 %
** Vitamin B6 2 %
** Magnesium 2 %
** Folate 3 %

* 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.