This warm spiced cider, also known as wassail, is the perfect beverage for a crisp fall evening.
- 1 Gallon Apple Juice or Apple Cider
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
- 1 orange sliced
- 2 tsp whole cloves
- 2 tsp whole allspice
- 3 sticks cinnamon
- 2 whole nutmeg
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Tie Spices into a large piece of cheesecloth. Alternately, you can pour liquid thru a fine mesh strainer after steeping.
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Mix apple juice, orange juice concentrate and sugar in a large pot.
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Add orange slices and spices, stir to combine.
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Heat just to boiling, the reduce to low and steep 1 hour.
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Refrigerate any leftovers.
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Tie Spices into a large piece of cheesecloth. Alternately, you can pour liquid thru a fine mesh strainer after steeping.
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Mix apple juice, orange juice concentrate and sugar into a 6qt or larger electric pressure cooker.
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Add orange slices and spices, stir to combine.
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Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Allow a 10 minute natural release before quick releasing the rest of the steam.
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Serve immediately.
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Tie Spices into a large piece of cheesecloth. Alternately, you can pour liquid thru a fine mesh strainer after steeping.
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Mix apple juice, orange juice concentrate and sugar into a 5qt or larger slow cooker.
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Add orange slices and spices, stir to combine.
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Cook on high for 3-4 hours, or on low for 6-8 hours.
Recipe Video
When using a pressure cooker for this recipe, the time it will take for the pot to pressurize will take about 20-30 minutes.