Family Wassail -Apple & Cranberry (Non-alcoholic)
A Hot cup of spiced cider is perfect for Yule or any cold winter's evening . This recipe makes enough for a crowd! It is also non-alcoholic making it great for the whole family and community to share.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cranberry juice
- 6 cinnamon sticks
- 5 cups apple juice or cider
- 2 large oranges
- 1 cup water
- 1 apple
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- Handful of whole cloves
Instructions
- Slice the orange in even slices 1/8-1/4 of an inch thick.
- Then chop up the apple into chunks or slices.
- In a big cooking pot, (or a Crockpot) stir together all the juices and water.
- Then add in all the cinnamon, orange slices, pieces of apple and the brown sugar.
- Put it on the stove and simmer the whole mix for a few hours. Give it an occasional stir so nothing sticks to the bottom.
- When you're ready to serve, strain out all the pieces and bits, and serve in a mug with an orange slice or cinnamon stick for a little garnish.
- Not only will your house smell wonderful, you'll have some delicious warm wassail by the end of the day.
Notes
There should be enough for about a dozen people. The leftover orange slices can be dried to use for decorations.