Wassail Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Wassail
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 to 6 small to medium honey crisp (or Fuji or McIntosh) apples, cored; 1/2 cup light brown sugar; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar; 2 cups Madeira; 2 bottles (22 4/10 ounces) London Pride Ale; 4 bottles (48 ounces) Strongbow English Cider; 1 cup apple cider; 12 whole cloves; 12 whole allspice berries; 2 cinnamon sticks, 2 inches long; 2 strips orange peel, 2 inches long; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Servings: persons

5 to 6 small to medium honey crisp (or Fuji or McIntosh) apples, cored
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
2 cups Madeira
2 bottles (22 4/10 ounces) London Pride Ale
4 bottles (48 ounces) Strongbow English Cider
1 cup apple cider
12 whole cloves
12 whole allspice berries
2 cinnamon sticks, 2 inches long
2 strips orange peel, 2 inches long
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Place apples in a 9-by-9-inch glass baking dish.
3
Spoon light and dark brown sugar into center of each apple, dividing sugar evenly among them.
4
Pour 1 cup water into bottom of dish and bake until tender, about 1 hour.
5
Meanwhile, pour Madeira, ale and English and apple ciders into a large slow cooker or heavy pot.
6
Place cloves, allspice, cinnamon and orange peel into cheesecloth, tie shut with kitchen twine and add to slow cooker or pot along with ginger and nutmeg.
7
Set slow cooker to medium, or place pot over low heat.
8
Gently simmer for about 1 hour, while apples bake, or longer if desired.
9
Add liquid from the baking dish and stir to combine.
10
Using tongs, transfer apples into slow cooker or pot to garnish.
11
Reduce heat.
12
Ladle hot wassail into heatproof cups to serve.

437

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 to 6 small to medium honey crisp (or Fuji or McIntosh) apples, cored, 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, 2 cups Madeira, and more.

Yes, Wassail falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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