Crock Pot Christmas Wassail Recipe | CDKitchen.com (2024)

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A citrus wassail with light spice flavors. It's made with apple cider, pineapple juice, orange juice, cloves, and cinnamon sticks.

serves/makes:

ready in:

1-2 hrs

12 reviews
4 comments

ingredients

1 gallon apple cider
27 whole cloves
8 cinnamon sticks
1 quart pineapple juice
1 can (6 ounce size) frozen orange juice concentrate

directions

Combine all the ingredients in the crock pot. Heat on high heat until the mixture simmers (1-2 hours) or on low heat (3-4 hours, depending on the crock pot).

Remove the cloves and cinnamon sticks before serving. Serve fresh cinnamon sticks as stirrers in individual heat-proof cups.

crock pot notes

Crock pots/slow cookers all heat differently. There is no standard among manufacturers. Cooking times are suggested guidelines based on our testing. Please adjust cooking times and temps to work with your brand and model of slow cooker.

nutrition data

150 calories, 1 grams fat, 38 grams carbohydrates, 1 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in sodium. This recipe is low in fat.

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reviews & comments

What size cinnamon sticks?? December 16, 2019

I saw someone say their cinnamon sticks are too big and messed it up. ÂAre the McCormick Cinnamon Sticks the right size?
- CDKitchen Staff Reply:
  
  A standard size cinnamon stick is 3-4 inches long.
Jim REVIEW:
December 14, 2018

*****
SHEILA REVIEW:
December 3, 2018

This is my favorite recipe, so far!!I went with to a friends family Thanksgiving and brought this. Everyone love it. I made a double batch and it was gone in a few hours. I made this size batch 5 days ago and kept it in the crockpot on warm when I was craving it it was warm and perfect. Just watch what size cinnamon sticks you buy. I wasn't thing about how tall the sticks were and put them all into if they were 1 stick. I found out after buying another jar of cinnamon sticks, which I found were half the size!!My first and second were so strong with cinnamon we couldn't drink it. It took another bottle of apple juice, in it to fix it up and tone it down. It got better, but was embarrassed. I didn't have time to taste it, before I left!! I have a new, 3rd batch and have corrected the problem. It's wonderful now.I left it simmer overnight and had put orange slices and fresh cranberries, which made a wonderful spin on the flavor. Try this variation.Thanks for the recipe!!
Guest Foodie REVIEW:
December 16, 2017

Couldn't find my Mom's recipe. Found this one and made it today for a family celebration. Everyone loved it!!! It's delicious!
PED December 13, 2017

Whole Cloves of what? Garlic? Is there ANYTHING else that comes in cloves? Is that why the recipe doesn't list WHAT the clove is?
- CDKitchen Staff Reply:
  
  Cloves are a common spice. They can be purchased whole (such as called for in this recipe) or ground.
Brenda REVIEW:
November 22, 2016

My mother-in-law made this for Christmas every year, almost same recipe except she added 1Tbs of Nestea iced tea powder. Delicious!
Guest Foodie REVIEW:
December 16, 2014

I HAD THIS AT A CHRISTMAS PARTY. BEST EVER !!!
Valerie REVIEW:
December 19, 2013

A great combination of flavors. It's a very soothing drink and since it's non-alcoholic it's perfect for any time of the day.
lazyku REVIEW:
October 29, 2013

I put the spices in cheesecloth that was tied shut. I like Jackie's idea of having a bottle of rum next to it!
WassailWhitney December 20, 2010

Do you have to add water to the frozen orange juice concentrate? Or just leave it as is? Thanks!
- CDKitchen Staff Reply:
  
  Do not add water. The apple cider replaces the water in this recipe
Jackie REVIEW:
December 13, 2010

Not only very simple and inexpensive to make but it is also non-alcoholic. I have used a similar recipe for many years. I alwsys keep a bottle of rum next to the pot and let people add their own liquor as they prefer.Works like a charm.
tab1970 REVIEW:
December 15, 2009

we had this at an open house and so i'm hoping this is the recipe. sounds like it and i can't wait to make it!!!
sjarrell REVIEW:
December 10, 2009

I loved this recipe! It was SO easy to fix! My house was on a local Christmas tour of homes and I fixed this recipe. It made the house smell so warm and cozy. People raved about how good it was and one person has asked for the recipe so far! Thanks for sharing the recipe! I highly recommend it. I actually mixed up all the ingredients the night before to save time and them put them in the crock pot the day of the event.
liv72 October 26, 2009

I love that this recipe is so easy and that there isn't any added refined sugar! It's loaded with vitamin C and the spices are also good for you during cold/flu season. Excellent!
lulu ledbetter REVIEW:
October 7, 2008

I made this drink every Christmas. I am making earlier and earlier every year. Making today. Taste great
Jess REVIEW:
December 23, 2007

So yummy, not too sweet, not too tart! Everyone raved about how good it was!

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