Easy Wassail Recipes

WASSAIL RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large pot (at least 4 quarts) stir together the water and sugar and bring to a boil.
• Boil, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and add in the cloves, allspice, cinnamon and ginger. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
• At this point you can strain and remove the spices or leave them in. (I like to leave them in)
• Add in the apple cider, orange juice and lemon juice. Stir to combine. Bring just to a boil and then turn down to low to keep warm while serving.

BEST EVER HOT WASSAIL RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large pan.
• Bring to simmer over medium-low heat. Reduce heat and continue simmering for 45 minutes. Ladle into cups or mugs and enjoy!

EASY HOMEMADE WASSAIL

Steps:

• In a large pot on the stove or in a slow cooker, add all of your ingredients.
• Cook on low heat for 45 minutes.
• Garnish with fresh orange and lemon slices.
• Serve your hot wassail and toast!

CIDER WASSAIL

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine all of the ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes. Discard cinnamon sticks. Serve hot in mugs.

SLOW COOKER WASSAIL

Steps:

• Combine the juices, honey, cloves, cinnamon sticks, ginger, lemons and oranges in the slow cooker.
• Cook on low 6 to 8 hours or on high 3 to 4 hours. The longer it cooks, the more the flavor from the spices will permeate the wassail.
• If desired, remove the cinnamon, citrus slices, cloves and ginger with a slotted spoon before serving. Float the cranberries in the tops of the glasses for garnish and serve warm.

WASSAIL

Steps:

• In a medium pot set over medium heat, add the apple cider, orange juice, lemon juice, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
• Ladle the wassail into mugs spiked with brandy or cognac, and garnish with spices and apple slices or orange wheels.

CHRISTMAS WASSAIL

Steps:

• Pour apple cider, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice into a stockpot. Place orange slices, cinnamon sticks, allspice berries, and cloves in a muslin pouch or directly into the apple cider mixture. Bring apple cider mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until flavors have blended, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove orange slices and spices before serving.

TWO-INGREDIENT WASSAIL (EASY!)

Steps:

• In stockpot, heat cider and candies on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until candies dissolve.

GRANDMA'S WASSAIL

Steps:

• Mix apple cider, orange juice, lemon juice, pineapple juice, and sugar together in a large pot over medium-low heat.
• Place cloves and cinnamon in a tea ball; add ball to the apple cider mixture. Simmer mixture until warmed through, about 15 minutes. Serve from pot with large ladle.