Mama Jan's Wassail
Warm your soul this holiday season with Mama Jan's Wassail, a cozy and aromatic spiced cider blend that’s perfect for festive gatherings or chilly evenings. This timeless recipe combines apple cider, orange juice, and cranberry juice with the rich sweetness of brown sugar, while whole spices like cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and allspice infuse the drink with a warming depth of flavor. Fresh ginger and thinly sliced apples and oranges add a bright, citrusy flair to this traditional wassail. Simmered gently for the ultimate infusion of flavors and served steaming hot, this comforting drink is a must-have for Christmas parties or quiet nights by the fire. Perfect for warming up a crowd, it’s elegance and nostalgia in a mug!
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Ingredients
- 8 cups Apple cider
- 2 cups Orange juice
- 2 cups Cranberry juice
- 0.25 cups Brown sugar
- 4 whole Cinnamon sticks
- 12 pieces Whole cloves
- 2 whole Star anise
- 1 tablespoon Allspice berries
- 1 inch piece, sliced Fresh ginger
- 1 whole, thinly sliced Orange slices
- 1 whole, thinly sliced Apple slices
Directions
Step 1
In a large pot, combine the apple cider, orange juice, and cranberry juice. Stir gently to mix.
Step 2
Add the brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, allspice berries, and sliced ginger to the pot.
Step 3
Place the orange slices and apple slices into the pot for additional flavor and garnish.
Step 4
Heat the mixture over medium heat until it begins to steam but not boil, approximately 10-15 minutes.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low and let the wassail simmer gently for 30 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse the liquid fully.
Step 6
Stir occasionally, ensuring all the ingredients are well mixed.
Step 7
After simmering, carefully strain the wassail through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the solid spices and fruit slices.
Step 8
Serve the wassail warm in mugs. Garnish with an additional cinnamon stick or fresh orange slices, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (3370.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1683.0 |
| Total Fat 8.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 130.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 406.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 315.0g | |
| Protein 10.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 537.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4050.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories