Monday, October 29, 2012

Wassail Punch

(Courtesy of Ozarks Cookery Cookbook)

Ingredients:
1 gallon sweet apple cider
1 pint orange juice
1/2 c. lemon juice
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 sticks cinnamon
1 qt. cold water
1 qt. hot water
2 oranges, sliced
Nutmeg, if desired

Directions:
In a large kettle, heat apple cider, orange juice, lemon juice and sugar.  Stir and cook until sugar is dissolved.  Add cinnamon and cold water.  Bring to a boil and boil for about 20 minutes.  

Remove from the heat and add hot water and orange slices.  Move kettle back to the stove and let simmer for 30-40 minutes.  Pour into mugs.  Dust lightly with nutmeg if desired.  

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