Ingredients for Red Wine Wassail
- Apple Juice
- White Sugar
- Slivered Almonds
- Seedless Raisin
- 1 bottle (750ml) dry red wine (such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 6 whole cloves
- 2-3 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced (optional)
- Whole Cloves
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How to Make Red Wine Wassail
- In a large saucepan, combine the red wine, orange juice, apple cider, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise.
- If using apples, peel, core, and slice them into 1-inch thick pieces. Add to the saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the brown sugar.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer gently for 45 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. If using apples, ensure they are tender.
- Remove from heat and carefully remove cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed, adding more brown sugar if desired.
- Serve warm in mugs, optionally garnished with orange slices, cinnamon sticks, or apple slices.
- Leftover wassail can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently in the microwave.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
195g
Fat
1g
Carbs
18g
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