Holiday Wassail Punch

Name: Holiday Wassail Punch
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Yield: 16 servings (3 quarts)
Ingredients: 4 cups apple juice; 4 cups orange juice; 2 cups cranberry juice; 1 can (11.3 ounces) pineapple nectar; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 3 to 4 cinnamon sticks (3 inches); 8 whole allspice; 8 to 10 orange slices; Optional: Apple slices and fresh cranberries

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 4 hours

Yield 16 servings (3 quarts)

Test Kitchen Approved

This festive and fruity punch is made with five kinds of juices plus cinnamon and allspice for a unique, well-balanced flavor.—Jennifer Stout, Blandon, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

4 cups apple juice
4 cups orange juice
2 cups cranberry juice
1 can (11.3 ounces) pineapple nectar
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3 to 4 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
8 whole allspice
8 to 10 orange slices
Optional: Apple slices and fresh cranberries

Directions

In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, mix the first 6 ingredients. Place cinnamon sticks and allspice on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose seasonings; tie securely with string. Place spice bag and orange slices in slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours to allow flavors to blend.
Discard spice bag and orange slices. If desired, top punch with apple slices and cranberries. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 114 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

This festive and fruity punch is made with five kinds of juices plus cinnamon and allspice for a unique, well-balanced flavor.—Jennifer Stout, Blandon, Pennsylvania

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