Traditional Wassail Recipes

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.

WASSAIL

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Spoon the sugar into the center of each apple, then place in a 9-inch square baking dish with 1 cup water. Bake until the apples are very tender, 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the hard cider, pale ale, apple cider and Madeira to a large pot and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Put the cloves, allspice, cinnamon sticks, orange zest and lemon zest in a piece of cheesecloth and tie it closed. Add to the pot along with the ginger and nutmeg. Reduce the heat to low and steep the mixture until the liquid is well spiced and fragrant, about 1 hour.
• Add the cooked apples and any of their juices to the pot and stir to combine. Remove the cheesecloth. Serve warm in individual mugs with an orange wedge and cinnamon stick.

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.

TRADITIONAL WASSAIL

Steps:

• Mix juices, sugar and seasonings together. Add the brandy at this point to make the alcoholic wassail.. Slowly bring to a boil in a large saucepan or pot. Boil for 1 minute.. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.. Serve hot with sliced oranges floating in the punch bowl.

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!

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!

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.

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.

WASSAIL

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a large pot. Bring to a low simmer and allow to simmer for 20-30 minutes for the flavors to blend.
• Strain into serving mugs and serve warm.