Ingredients

  • 48 ozbrown ale(or amber ale)
  • 8 ozdry sherry
  • ½ cupbrown sugar
  • 6small apples(cored)
  • 3cinnamon sticks
  • 12whole cloves
  • 6allspice berries
  • ½ teaspoongrated nutmeg
  • 1 inchfresh ginger(sliced)
  • 🍋Roasted apple slices, cinnamon stick(garnish)

🔧 Tools

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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Core apples and place in baking dish; roast 30 minutes until soft.
  3. In large pot, combine ale, sherry, and spices.
  4. Heat gently until steaming (do not boil).
  5. Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved.
  6. Add roasted apples to pot.
  7. Transfer to warmed punch bowl.
  8. Serve warm in heat-safe mugs.

📜 History

Wassail derives from the Old Norse 'ves heill' meaning 'be in good health.' This Saxon drinking ritual became central to English Christmas celebrations. The hot ale and apple punch was traditionally carried door-to-door in the wassail bowl, accompanied by songs and well-wishes.

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