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Two cups of cider wassail next to the saucepan.
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Cider Wassail

Cider wassail is a warm and comforting blend of apple cider, orange juice, and spices.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 10 servings
Calories 130kcal
Author Kate @ I Heart Eating

Equipment

  • Large pot

Ingredients

  • 1/2 gallon apple cider
  • 2 cups orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 star anise
  • 1 orange sliced
  • 1 apple sliced

Instructions

  • In a medium pot over medium-high heat, stir together cider and juice.
  • Add ground cinnamon, allspice, and ground cloves; whisk until combined.
  • Add cinnamon sticks, star anise, and orange and apple slices.
  • Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce temperature to medium-low and allow to simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Before serving, remove cinnamon sticks and star anise with a slotted spoon.
  • Serve or transfer to a crock pot to keep warm.

Notes

  • Apple cider: I like to use fresh, refrigerated apple cider when it's available. You could also use shelf-stable cider.
  • Spices: Feel free to vary the spices according to your tastes.
  • Apple: I like to use a cooking apple so that it holds together better.
  • Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 346mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg