Light Wassail

Here’s a hot apple cider that has just the right amount of spices for both adults and kids to enjoy!

Wassail was a traditional Christmas toast, derived from the Anglo-Saxon words waes hael which meant “be whole” or “for “to your health” On Twelfth Night (January 5), the wassail bowl was taken from home to home, as folks celebrated their last evening of merrymaking before returning to the rigors of work.

You may fortify wassail with alcohol (port, sherry, ale), but this version is non-alcoholic.  It’s a nice hot beverage alternative to hot chocolate to stay cozy in cold weather.

An option for a festive touch: Add baked apples.  Core the apples, lay in a baking dish with a little water (6 tablespoons), and roast 30 to 45 minutes (until apples are softened). Then add to the punch bowl once it’s ready!