Grandma Da’s Wassail
My Grandma would make her wassail for the neighborhood children on Halloween and serve it hot or cold depending on the weather. Growing up, I loved to drink hot wassail next to the wood stove on cold winter nights. The clove-studded citrus perfumes the entire house with a warm, sweet aroma.
| Yield: 12 servings | Time: 45 minutes |
Ingredients
1 orange
20 whole cloves
3 cups canned pineapple juice
9 cups apple cider
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Preparation
Pierce the orange with cloves. Bake on cookie sheet at 250F for about half an hour.
In a large pan, or electric kettle, bring pineapple juice and cider to a low boil. Turn heat to very low to a simmer, and add the cinnamon and nutmeg.
Float orange studded with cloves in the juices for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Zero-waste tips
Dehydrate the leftover orange and add it to your favorite tea blend.