Red-Wine Wassail

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups apple juice
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 2/3 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/2 cup seedless raisin
  • 2 quarts red wine
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 24 whole cloves
  • Garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan or kettle, combine the apple juice, sugar, almonds and raisins; slowly stir in the red wine.
  2. Take a large piece of cheesecloth and place the cinnamon sticks and 24 whole cloves on it; with string, tie it up to make a small bundle and drop this into the red wine mixture.
  3. Heat slowly over low heat; don't let it boil.
  4. Meanwhile, make this unique garnish: stuff the centre of each apple with 3 tbsp sugar and stick each apple with a few whole cloves.
  5. Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and place the apples in it; bake, covered, at 350F for 45 minutes.
  6. Bake the apples about an hour or so before you want to serve the wassail.
  7. Pour the heated wassail into a large punch bowl, discarding the spice bag, and then add the baked apples; they are a treat for those still around when the wassail is gone!

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

447 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.2g 16% DV
Total Fat 20.4g 26% DV
Carbs 65g 24% DV
Fiber 12.2g 44% DV
Sugar 38.5g 77% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 184mg 8% DV
Potassium 541.8mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 28.5mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 5.8mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 20.3mg 23% DV
Calcium 243mg 19% DV
Iron 4.5mg 25% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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