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Wassail Bowl
Wassail Bowl
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Create a showstopping Wassail Bowl complete with baked apples floating in a warm, spiced cider bath enhanced with sherry! This elegant holiday beverage combines traditional mulling spices with lemon brightness and the option of ale or cider as the base. The beautiful presentation with halved baked apples makes this a centerpiece-worthy addition to winter gatherings. A festive, aromatic tradition that warms both body and spirit during the holiday season!
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Ingredients
6 small cooking apples
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
4 cups cider (Or 3 cups ale or beer, and increase sugar to 1/2 cup)
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 cup fruit sugar (fructose)
2 cups sherry
4 thin lemon slices
Directions
Prep:
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Core the apples and arrange in a shallow pan.
Sprinkle apples with brown sugar.
Bake until tender, about 20 - 25 minutes.
Set aside.

At serving time:
In a saucepan over low heat, heat cider to boiling point.
Add spices, sugar, sherry, and lemon slices.
Stir until sugar is dissolved.
Cover tightly and let stand on low heat for about 3 minutes; don't boil.
Remove lemon slices.
Pour into punch bowl.
Garnish with halved, baked apples.
Servings\Yield
Makes 12 to 16 servings
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (based on 12 servings) - Calories: 120; Total Fat: 0g (Saturated Fat: 0g); Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 10mg; Total Carbohydrates: 21g (Dietary Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 17g); Protein: 0g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: wassail, apples, beer, ale, sherry, beverages
🗂️ Categories: 🥤 Beverages, 🎄 The Holidays
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Wassail Bowl was added on January 13, 2022 and last updated on July 08, 2025.
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