For a delightful way to celebrate the holiday season, cranberry apple wassail is an irresistible non-alcoholic beverage that combines the tartness of cranberries, the sweetness of apples, and a host of warm spices to create a cozy and flavorful drink. Easy to make and perfect for gatherings, this festive beverage is a delicious way to enjoy the season without the alcohol, offering a healthier and more inclusive option for all to enjoy.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CRANBERRY WASSAIL
This is a traditional spiced holiday drink with an added twist. Enjoy this wonderful wassail for a cold winter day or to serve at Christmas parties.
Provided by Miss Blurton
Categories Drinks Recipes Cider Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large saucepan or pot, combine cider, cranberry juice, lemon juice, pineapple juice, orange slices, cloves, honey, sugar, and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer; add nutmeg, ginger, and allspice. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve warm and garnish each cup with mint and an orange slice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.3 calories, Carbohydrate 69.8 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 28.4 mg, Sugar 59.2 g
HEALTHY CRANBERRY WASSAIL
This cranberry wassail recipe with apple, citrus, warm spices, and tangy cranberry is the holidays in a cup! It's also healthy - non alcoholic & sugar free.
Provided by Mary
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Add all ingredients into a large pot or crock pot. Heat gently.
- Allow wassail to simmer for at least one hour for flavors to meld together. It can be simmered up to 4 hours.
- Strain before serving.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated.
CRANBERRY APPLE WASSAIL (NON-ALCOHOLIC)
Steps:
- Ocean Spray directions: Combine all ingredients, except garnishes in a large saucepan. Heat to boiling, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Strain punch to remove spices. Pour into a heat-proof punch bowl or individual serving mugs. Garnish with orange slices studded with cloves, if desired. [I actually just put it all in the crockpot on High and let it warm up for an hour or so.]
WASSAIL PUNCH (NON-ALCOHOLIC)
Make and share this Wassail Punch (Non-Alcoholic) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Punch Beverage
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 gallons
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place water in a very large pot and bring to a boil.
- Steep tea bags in hot water for 4 minutes; remove tea bags.
- Add cider, orange juice, cranberry juice, and sugar to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar.
- When it comes to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer.
- Stick the cloves into the orange and drop into the pot along with the cinnamon, and red-hot candies.
- Simmer the punch for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1330.7, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 29.5, Carbohydrate 329.2, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 299.3, Protein 7.6
CRANBERRY WASSAIL (NON-ALCOHOLIC)
A nice little Autumn-Winter beverage originally from Ocean Spray. It's certainly a different take on Wassail. This is from an older magazine clipping.
Provided by Bone Man
Categories Punch Beverage
Time 25m
Yield 14 6-ounce servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients, except for the garnishes. (If you are iffy on the sugar, add it last, a little at a time and taste as you go along).
- Heat the mix to boiling in a large saucepan, reduce the heat and allow it to simmer for 10 minutes.
- Strain the wassail to remove the spices.
- Serve very warm in a heat-proof punch bowl and garnish with the orange slices and cloves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.8, Fat 0.2, Sodium 4.1, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 20.8, Protein 0.1
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use freshly squeezed orange juice and apple cider.
- If you don't have whole cloves, you can use ground cloves. Just be sure to use a light hand, as ground cloves can be quite strong.
- For a non-alcoholic version of this wassail, simply omit the white wine. You can also use sparkling apple cider instead of the hard cider.
- This wassail can be made ahead of time. Simply prepare the wassail according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Store the wassail in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- When you're ready to serve, reheat the wassail over low heat until it is warmed through.
Conclusion:
Cranberry apple wassail is a delicious and festive drink that is perfect for holiday gatherings. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are looking for a non-alcoholic or alcoholic version, this wassail is sure to please everyone. So next time you're planning a holiday party, be sure to give this recipe a try!
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