Holiday Wassail Punch

Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 4 hours

Makes

16 servings

Updated: Sep. 14, 2022
This festive and fruity punch is made with five kinds of juices plus cinnamon and allspice for a unique, well-balanced flavor.—Jennifer Stout, Blandon, Pennsylvania
Holiday Wassail Punch Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 4 cups apple juice
  • 4 cups orange juice
  • 2 cups cranberry juice
  • 1 can (11.3 ounces) pineapple nectar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 3 to 4 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
  • 8 whole allspice
  • 8 to 10 orange slices
  • Optional: Apple slices and fresh cranberries

Directions

  1. In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, mix the first 6 ingredients. Place cinnamon sticks and allspice on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose seasonings; tie securely with string. Place spice bag and orange slices in slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours to allow flavors to blend.
  2. Discard spice bag and orange slices. If desired, top punch with apple slices and cranberries. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 114 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.