How to Make Christmas Wassail with Baked Apples - A Step-by-Step Guide

Christmas Wassail with Baked Apples is a delicious and festive drink that is perfect for the holiday season. This warm and comforting beverage is filled with the flavors of Christmas, making it a great addition to any holiday gathering or celebration. The combination of spiced apple cider, citrus, and warm spices creates a wonderful aroma that will instantly put you in the holiday spirit. Paired with the sweet and tangy baked apples, this recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friend...

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Ingredients

  • 3 large cooking apples, cored and halved
  • 1 gallon apple cider, divided
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 6 whole allspice berries
  • 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate
  • 1 (6 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 cinnamon sticks, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place halved apples, cut sides down, on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until apples are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Simmer 2 cups apple cider, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg in a large kettle or pot for 10 minutes. Add the remaining apple cider, orange juice concentrate, and lemonade concentrate; stir until wassail is smooth. Mix brown sugar into the wassail; heat until almost boiling. Float baked apple halves and cinnamon sticks in the wassail; serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    190 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 26mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 42g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 126mg