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homemade slow cooker wassail drink, recipe for wassail.
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Traditional Wassail Recipe

This recipe for Wassail is made with spiced apple cider that’s been infused with baking spices and fresh citrus. It’s the perfect warm and cozy holiday drink to make during the winter months.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 208kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 3 quarts Apple Juice or Apple Cider
  • 3 cups Orange Juice
  • 2 cups Pineapple Juice
  • ½ cup Lemon Juice
  • ½ cup Sugar
  • 4 large Cinnamon Sticks
  • 1 teaspoon Whole Cloves
  • 2 large Star Anise
  • 2 small Oranges sliced
  • 2 small Lemons sliced

Instructions

  • In a slow cooker, add the apple juice (or apple cider), orange juice, pineapple juice, lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and star anise. Mix together, then add the sliced oranges and lemons.
  • Cover, then cook on low for 5-8 hours, or high for 3-4 hours until hot and very fragrant. Strain through a piece of cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer, then return to the slow cooker.
  • Serve warm. Enjoy!

Notes

To cook over the stovetop, add all ingredients into a large pot.  Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer over medium low heat and continue to simmer with the lid slightly ajar for at least 1 hour or up to 6 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 487mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 173IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg