Best 2 Apple Cider Wassail Recipes

Apple cider wassail, a traditional warm beverage, is a popular choice for holiday gatherings and festivities. This comforting drink is made with apple cider, spices, and often additional ingredients like citrus fruits, cranberries, and even rum or brandy. Its origins can be traced back to medieval England, where it was served as a way to toast good health and prosperity during the Christmas season.

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SLOW COOKER HOT SPICED APPLE CIDER (WASSAIL)

Slow Cooker Hot Spiced Apple Cider (Wassail) image

With just four ingredients - okay, five if you spike it with your favorite rum - this Crock Pot hot spiced apple cider couldn't be any easier to make. It's the perfect excuse to get out there and rake the leaves.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Categories beverages

Time 4h10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 quarts apple cider (64 ounces or 8 cups)
6 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
1 medium organic naval orange*
2 tablespoons whole cloves
Rum of your choice (optional)
Additional cinnamon sticks for serving (optional)

Steps:

Pour apple cider into a 2.5-quart or larger Crock Pot or other slow cooker. Add cinnamon sticks.
With a toothpick, poke holes all around the orange, about 1/2 inch to 1 inch apart. Carefully poke the cloves into the toothpick holes in the orange.
Place orange into the cider in the slow cooker.
Cook on low until hot and spiced through, about 4 hours. Ladle into mugs along with an ounce or so of rum if using. Place a cinnamon stick in each glass if desired and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 125 kcal, Sugar 24 g, Sodium 12 mg, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g

APPLE CIDER WASSAIL

Apple Cider Wassail image

Amazing!

Provided by Cheryl Howard

Categories Hot Drinks

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 gal apple cider
1 c brown sugar
1 tsp whole cloves
2 stick cinnamon
1 orange, sliced

Steps:

1. Pour apple cider in crockpot. Mix in brown sugar.
2. Put cloves in a piece of cheese cloth. Add cloves, cinnamon sticks and orange slices to pot. Heat on low until hot, remove cloves. Set on warm to enjoy all day or during a party.

Tips:

Use fresh, seasonal apples. This will give your wassail the best flavor.
Choose a variety of apples. This will give your wassail a more complex flavor.
Don't peel the apples. The skins add flavor and color to the wassail.
Use a slow cooker or Dutch oven to make your wassail. This will allow the flavors to develop slowly and evenly.
Add spices to your wassail to taste. Common spices include cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
Serve your wassail warm. It can be enjoyed on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream or a cinnamon stick.

Conclusion:

Apple cider wassail is a delicious and festive drink that is perfect for the holiday season. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you are looking for a warm and comforting drink, give apple cider wassail a try. You won't be disappointed!