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November 29, 2021 By Brandy 2 Comments

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Wassail Recipe: Slow Cooker or Stove Top (Video)

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This holiday spice wassail recipe not only tastes delicious but makes your home smell amazing as it simmers! Prepare over the stove or in a slow cooker. 

You might also like our sparkling cranberry juice punch or slow cooker hot chocolate for the holidays. You can even make your own apple cider in your instant pot!

pot of wassail

Homemade Wassail

For decades I was a hot chocolate girl. Nothing swayed me from reaching for a hot cup of cocoa when the temps began to drop except for the occasional cup of hot apple cider. That is until I tried wassail at a friend’s house. It totally hits the spot without being too rich or sweet and it’s the perfect blend of all of my favorite holiday scents and spices.

 

What is Wassail?

Wassail is a hot beverage made from mulled cider and spices (and sometimes alcohol). It originates in English drink associated with Yuletide. There are many ways to create this delicious drink by combining juices and spices (ginger, cinnamon, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, etc). Many recipes call for sugar or honey, but I don’t think that it really needs that. Pineapple juice is naturally sweet and the apple and orange juice contain enough natural sugar already. My wassail recipe mulls apple juice, orange juice and pineapple juice.

pot of wassail and sliced fruit

My wassail recipe is super simple, can be stored in the refrigerator, and can be prepared in a slow cooker or simmered on the stove.

bottle of apple juice and orange juice

 My 15-year-old says that it smells like I’m burning a candle every time I make it. It’s better than a candle because I not only get to enjoy the scent, but I can drink it too, ha! (Note: it’s more fragrant when simmered over the stove with the lid off vs. in a slow cooker)

mug of wassail with a cinnamon stick

Wassail Recipe Ingredients

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Serves: 12

6 c. apple juice

4 c. orange juice

2 c. pineapple juice, not from concentrate

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

1 tsp. whole cloves (you can use a dash of ground cloves if you prefer)

3 cinnamon sticks (can also add star anise)

Optional: sliced orange, apple, or cranberries for garnish

bottle of apple juice, bottle of orange juice and container of pineapple juice

How To Make Wassail

You can make wassail in the slow cooker or on the stove top. I’ve made it both ways and it is equally delicious. It just depends how quickly you’d like to drink it. Using a slow cooker is a great way to serve it to a crowd. I also like using my slow cooker to make and serve hot chocolate. 

Slow Cooker:

Mix all ingredients into a slow cooker, except for the fresh fruit. Heat on low-heat for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.

sliced oranges and apples

Add fresh fruit slices before serving. These are decorative and are completely optional.

Skim cloves off of wassail before serving. Remove cinnamon sticks.

mug of wassail with an orange slice

Stove Top:

Mix ingredients and heat in a large pot or large saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer on medium-low heat for 30 minutes.

Add fresh fruit slices before serving.

Skim cloves off of wassail before serving. Remove cinnamon sticks. Can serve in a punch bowl, but I usually ladle it straight from the pot.

Refrigerate any remaining wassail. Heat over the stove or in the microwave.

Make a batch to enjoy after playing in the snow, driving around to see Christmas lights or going Christmas caroling! I’m going to make some on Christmas Eve this year.

What is your favorite holiday drink to sip?

hand holding mug of wassail

Holiday Spice Wassail Recipe For the Holidays

This holiday spice wassail recipe not only tastes delicious but makes your home smell amazing as it simmers! Prepare in a slow cooker or over the stove.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 116kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 cup apple juice
  • 4 cup orange juice
  • 2 cup pineapple juice not from concentrate
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • Optional: fresh orange and apple slices

Instructions

Slow Cooker:

  • Mix all ingredients into a slow cooker, except for the fresh fruit. Heat on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
  • Add fresh fruit slices before serving. These are decorative and do not add to the flavor so are completely optional.
  • Skim cloves off of wassail before serving. Remove cinnamon sticks.

Stove Top:

  • Mix ingredients and heat in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Add fresh fruit slices before serving.
  • Skim cloves off of wassail before serving. Remove cinnamon sticks.

Nutrition

Calories: 116kcal
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  1. LuAnn says

    September 28, 2023 at 1:46 am

    5 stars
    This looks absolutely amazing. My question is. Regarding the list of ingredients. You put a asterisk by the whole cloves. Which I took as, see note below
    Since there isn’t one. Does that mean to remove the whole cloves before drinking this mixture? TIA.

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    • Brandy says

      September 28, 2023 at 2:07 pm

      Hi LuAnn! yes, remove the cloves before drinking. I originally had it as a note but added it directly into the instructions and forgot to remove the *. Thanks for letting me know!

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