This easy and traditional Apple Cider Wassail is the perfect holiday drink the whole family can enjoy! Whether you are going caroling or opening presents, everyone will be sure to enjoy a big mug full of this holiday beverage!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time50 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr
Course: Easy Drink Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12Servings
Calories: 181kcal
Author: Jenni - The Gingered Whisk
Ingredients
4applescut in half and cored
1orange
1TBSPwhole cloves
2quartsapple cider
juice 1 lemon
2cinnamon sticks
½cuphoney
¼tspground ginger
¼tspground nutmeg
2star anise
6allspice berries
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350.
Slice the apples in half and scoop out the core. Fill the hole with sugar and place in a 9x13 baking pan.
Poke the whole cloves into the orange and place into the baking dish with the apples.
Place 1" of water in the bottom of hte pan and place the pan into the oven to roast for 40 minutes.
While the fruit is roasting, pour the apple cider into a large stock pot.
Add remaining spices, lemon juice, and the honey to the cider.
Allow to barely simmer while the fruit finishes roasting (When the fruit is done roasting, add it to the pot as well).
Keep heating on low heat to keep warm while you enjoy!