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Christmas Wassail

Posted by Chef at The Food Channel®

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Christmas Wassail
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christmas, holidays, entertaining, Wassail, punch, England, seasons, New Year,

For centuries, Wassail punch was served in England from Christmas Eve till the Twelfth Night. Of course, you can enjoy it throughout the holidays.

Why try? Wassail will fill you with the holiday spirit—and it’s not hard to make.

Foodie Byte: Wassail should be flavored to taste. Start with a little of each spice and add more gradually until it suits your taste.

This recipe is part of our “Dickens of a Dinner” feature that recreates some of the dishes mentioned in Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” "For our story and more recipes, click here

 

Ingredients

  • 3 oranges
  • 25-30 whole cloves (or more depending on your design)
  • 1 gallon apple cider
  • 6-10 cinnamon sticks
  • ½ cup vodka
  • ½ cup brandy

Preparation

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • 2
    Push cloves into each orange making a design and bake for 1 hour.
  • 3
    Mix all the ingredients (including the oranges) in a large pot and simmer.
  • 4
    Serve hot.

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