Ingredients for Cranberry Wassail
- Family Size Tea Bags
- 1 whole nutmeg
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon allspice berries
- Jellied Cranberry Sauce
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons realemon juice
- 5 cups water
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How to Make Cranberry Wassail
- Combine 1 whole nutmeg, 2 cinnamon sticks, and 1 tsp allspice berries in a cheesecloth bag or coffee filter. Secure with kitchen twine.
- Steep spice bag in 2 1/2 cups of water in a saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 (15 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce, 1 1/2 cups boiling water, and 3/4 cup granulated sugar.
- Using a whisk or electric mixer, blend until smooth and lump-free.
- Stir in 1 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp realemon juice, and another 1 1/2 cups of boiling water.
- Remove the spice bag from the saucepan.
- Gently pour the spiced water into the cranberry mixture, stirring to combine.
- Transfer to a Dutch oven or slow cooker (crock-pot).
- Add more water to adjust the consistency to your liking.
- Heat through gently; do not boil. Serve warm. (Optional: Add your favorite alcohol – rum, brandy, or vodka – to taste.)
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 10 days (if they last that long!).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
184g
Fat
0g
Carbs
16g
