PINEAPPLE CIDER WASSAIL

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Pineapple juice prevents this hot drink from becoming overly sweet. Skip the rum-without sacrificing flavor-for a beverage that's ideal for guests of all ages.-Lori Schmeling, Hartland, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 14 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1 teaspoon whole cloves
2 cardamom pods, crushed
4 cups apple cider or juice
4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
1-1/2 cups apricot nectar
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup rum, optional

Steps:

  • Place the cinnamon stick, cloves and cardamom on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag., In a large saucepan, combine the apple cider, pineapple juice, apricot nectar and orange juice. Add spice bag. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until flavors are blended. Discard spice bag. Stir in rum if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 9mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Miroslava Marcheva
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This wassail is a good base recipe. I like to add my own spices and fruit to make it my own.


Tiffany Francis
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This wassail is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not great either.


Keletso Thabane
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I followed the recipe exactly and my wassail turned out terrible. I don't know what went wrong.


Global Prophetic Ministry
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Not a fan of this wassail. It's too sweet and not very flavorful.


Abella Rose
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This wassail was a lot of work to make and it didn't turn out very good. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Chisom Stacy
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I found this wassail to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding more spices or fruit.


Adno Jamac
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This wassail is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar.


QHELANI DUMA
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I love the addition of spices to this wassail. It really gives it a festive flavor.


Doris Nyang
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This wassail is a great way to use up leftover pineapple.


Tumwebaze Claire
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I made this wassail in my slow cooker and it turned out perfect. It was so nice to come home to a warm and delicious drink.


Linda Kizza
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This wassail is so easy to make. I had it ready in less than 30 minutes.


Laurel Govender
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I love that this recipe uses fresh pineapple. It really makes a difference in the flavor.


Very Frosty
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This wassail is the perfect drink to warm you up on a cold winter night.


Jensen Donnelly
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I'm not usually a fan of wassail, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Kirsten Albrecht
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This is the best wassail I've ever had! I love the tartness of the cider and the sweetness of the pineapple.


Junaid Baloch
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I made this wassail for a potluck and it was gone in no time. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


alex simpson
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This wassail was a hit at our holiday party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of pineapple and cider.