Best Cider Wassail Recipes

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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

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

OLD VIRGINIA WASSAIL CIDER



Old Virginia Wassail Cider image

A quick and delicious hot cider drink - Great for cold weather entertaining. Always a big hit with young and old! Cloves can be placed into cheesecloth or teabag infuser for easy removal if desired. A cinnamon stick in each cup makes a nice garnish.

Provided by Charlene Luzum

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cider Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 quarts apple cider
2 cups orange juice
1 (46 fluid ounce) can pineapple juice
2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon whole cloves
½ cup honey

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot over medium heat, combine the apple cider, orange juice, pineapple juice, cinnamon sticks, cloves and honey. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat, or transfer to a slow cooker to keep warm while serving. Strain out cinnamon sticks and cloves before serving if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 18.4 mg, Sugar 36.4 g

CIDER WASSAIL PUNCH



Cider Wassail Punch image

Cinnamon, cloves, apple cider and cranberry juice blend together to create a wonderful drink with an aroma to match. If you don't have a percolator, simmer this drink on the stove and strain well before serving. -Sharon Tipton, Orlando, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups apple cider or juice
2 cups cranberry juice
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup sugar
1 medium orange, quartered
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
16 whole cloves
1 cup rum or 1 teaspoon rum extract
1/2 teaspoon bitters, optional
Orange peel strips, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven over medium heat, combine juices and sugar. Place orange, cinnamon sticks and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose seasonings; tie securely with string. Add spice bag to juices., Bring liquid to a simmer. Add rum and, if desired, bitters and orange slices. Discard spice bag before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

COLONIAL HOT CIDER PUNCH, AKA "WASSAIL'



COLONIAL HOT CIDER PUNCH, AKA

This recipe dates back to Colonial days and Serves 40 Serve with pound cake, nut cake, or cheese

Provided by Stormy Stewart

Categories     Hot Drinks

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 stick whole cinnamon
1 gal heated apple cider
1/2 qt brandy ( i like apricot brandy)
1/2 qt light rum
3-6 whole oranges
1 small bag whole cloves

Steps:

  • 1. Simmer mixture with 3 sticks whole cinnamon to melt--DO NOT COOK. Allow to cool, pour into punch bowl. Separately stick whole cloves around entire surface of 3 to 6 whole oranges. Place oranges into baking pan with 1/2 inch of water, and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Place oranges into punch bowl Serves 40
  • 2. Serve with pound cake, nut cake, or cheese and crackers.
  • 3. For a non spirited version just add 1/2 oz rum flavoring instead of rum. and 1/2 oz brandy flavoring instead of brandy

PINEAPPLE CIDER WASSAIL



Pineapple Cider Wassail image

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.

OLD VIRGINIA WASSAIL CIDER



Old Virginia Wassail Cider image

This is a wonderfully different take on your everyday cider. The addition of orange and pineapple juice makes for a slightly sweet, slightly tangy flavor that's perfect for any special gathering!

Provided by Yvonne Corbett

Categories     Hot Drinks

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 qt apple cider
2 c orange juice
1 46 oz can(s) pineapple juice
2 cinnamon stick
1 Tbsp whole cloves
1/2 c honey

Steps:

  • 1. In a large stock pot over medium heat, combine the apple cider, orange juice, pineapple juice, cinnamon sticks, cloves and honey.
  • 2. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat, or transfer to a slow cooker to keep warm while serving.
  • 3. Strain out cinnamon sticks and cloves before serving if desired.

APPLE CIDER WASSAIL



Apple Cider Wassail image

Amazing!

Provided by Cheryl Howard

Categories     Hot Drinks

Number Of Ingredients 5

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.

OLD VIRGINIA WASSAIL CIDER



Old Virginia Wassail Cider image

This is a good drink anytime, but especially at the holidays. Great for cold weather entertaining. The smell of it simmering on the stove is like a little slilce of heaven.

Provided by Tona C.

Categories     Beverages

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 quarts, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 quarts apple cider
2 cups orange juice
1 (46 ounce) can pineapple juice
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1/2 cup honey

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot over medium heat, combine the apple cider, orange juice, pineapple juice, cinnamon sticks, cloves and honey. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat, or transfer to a slow cooker to keep warm while serving. Strain out cinnamon sticks and cloves before serving if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91, Fat 0.2, Sodium 3.4, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 19.5, Protein 0.6

CIDER WASSAIL



Cider Wassail image

This traditional wassail recipe came from a dear friend in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where we lived for many years. Since it's warm, wonderful and non-alcoholic, we've even served it at church. This wassail drink is also perfect for a holiday open house. -Maryellen Hays, Wolcottville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 quarts apple cider
1-1/2 cups orange juice
3/4 cup pineapple juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
Dash ground cinnamon
Dash ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine all of the ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes. Discard cinnamon sticks. Serve hot in mugs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 17mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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