Wassail

This non-alcoholic apple cider punch simmered with honey, pineapple juice, and lemon juice and flavored with clove-spiced oranges is perfect for the holidays or any fall gathering.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 162 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• ½ cup honey
• ⅓ cup lemon juice
• water as needed
• 2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
• 3 oranges
• 3 tablespoons whole cloves, or as needed
• 3 quarts apple cider
• 5 cups pineapple juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

Step 2

Stud oranges with whole cloves and place in a baking pan. Add water to cover bottom of the pan.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until oranges have softened, about 30 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, place apple cider and cinnamon sticks into a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove lid and add pineapple juice, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, and ground nutmeg. Return to a simmer and cook for 5 more minutes.

Step 5

Pour into a punch bowl and float spiced oranges on top.