Cider Wassail

Name: Cider Wassail
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Ingredients: 2 quarts apple cider; 1-1/2 cups orange juice; 3/4 cup pineapple juice; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice; 2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches); Dash ground cinnamon; Dash ground cloves

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 12 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

This traditional wassail recipe came from a dear friend in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where we lived for many years. Because it's warm, wonderful and non-alcoholic, we've even served it at church. This wassail drink is also perfect for a holiday open house. —Maryellen Hays, Wolcottville, Indiana

Ingredients

2 quarts apple cider
1-1/2 cups orange juice
3/4 cup pineapple juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
Dash ground cinnamon
Dash ground cloves

Directions

1. 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 107 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 17mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

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