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Monday, June 12, 2023

Vicki’s Festive Wassail Bowl



The orchard-visiting wassail refers to the ancient custom of visiting orchards in cider-producing regions of England, reciting incantations and singing to the trees to promote a good harvest for the coming year.



6 oranges studded with cloves

10 2” cinnamon sticks

1 gal. Apple cider

1 1/2 cups lemon juice

2 cups vodka

1/4 brandy


Stud the oranges every 1/2 inch a bake @ 350F uncover in the oven. At the same time, in a pot until bubbles appear around the edge, then remove the cider from the heat. Add the lemon juice, cinnamon sticks, and oranges. Add lid and simmer on low for 30 minutes. Add the liqueur. Mix well. Pour into wassail bowl and serve warm.


Serves 36 four ounce servings.

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