Pemberton Cookbook

Wassail

Folks make this centuries-old punch in many ways - some use ale, while others add savory herbs.

The name comes from a toast meaning "Be Well."

Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle of red wine
• 1 orange, sliced
• 1 apple, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 2-1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions:

Put the fruit and wine in a saucepan and heat over low flame until starting to steam (DO NOT BOIL)

Put the sugar and spices in a disposable paper coffee filter.

Tie with string and add to the wine.

Allow to steep for 15 minutes.

Serve warm.

~Traditional

Page created Anne Pemberton, July 24, 2001. Edited Tue, June 3, 2003 . AP.