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hot wassail, mom's

Recipe by
Megan Stewart
Middletown, OH

I remember mom making this, and the whole house smelled fantastic! I got to put the whole cloves into the oranges once she pierced them, and even got to have a separate pot (without the brandy obviously since I was 7 when she passed away) for me and my friends. The holidays were special because of her, and I miss her greatly. It is recipes like this that bring back smells and memories...

yield 24 serving(s)
method Stove Top

Ingredients For hot wassail, mom's

  • 4 sm
    oranges
  • 2 qt
    sweet apple cider
  • 1 box
    whole cloves
  • 2 c
    pineapple juice
  • 1/2 c
    lemon juice
  • 1/2 stick
    cinnamon
  • 1 c
    apple brandy or applejack
  • 1 c
    sugar

How To Make hot wassail, mom's

  • 1
    Pierce oranges with skewer and cover with cloves. Bake in shallow pan 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Combine cider, fruit juices and cinnamon in a kettle, heat. Add sugar and stir until dissolved, remove from heat and add brandy. Place oranges in a heat proof punch bowl, add punch. Keep remainder warm over low heat but do not boil.

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