Wassail Bowl

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

A warm, fragrant wassail bowl perfect for holiday gatherings and cold weather. Blending apple cider, pineapple juice, honey, and spices, it offers a comforting, spiced fruit flavor. Ideal for festive occasions, it can be served hot with baked oranges floating on top for an inviting presentation.

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups apple cider
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 1/2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice

Instructions

  1. Heat the apple cider with the cinnamon stick in a large pan. Bring to a boil and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the nutmeg, honey, lemon juice, and pineapple juice to the pan. Simmer, uncovered, for another 5 minutes.
  3. Float baked oranges in the punch bowl.
  4. Serve hot.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

339 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.8g 6% DV
Total Fat 15.8g 20% DV
Carbs 49.5g 18% DV
Fiber 5.6g 20% DV
Sugar 30.6g 61% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 89.3mg 4% DV
Potassium 187mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 1.3mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1.3mcg
Vitamin C 8.8mg 10% DV
Calcium 98.8mg 8% DV
Iron 1.3mg 7% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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