Breakfast Wassail

Wake up to the cozy warmth of Breakfast Wassail, a fragrant and festive morning beverage that’s perfect for chilly mornings or holiday gatherings. This spiced cider blend combines the robust flavors of apple cider, orange juice, and pineapple juice, sweetened with a touch of brown sugar and infused with cinnamon sticks, cloves, and allspice for an aromatic treat. Simmered to perfection in just 25 minutes—or prepared effortlessly in a slow cooker—this wassail is a delightful way to start the day. Garnish with fresh cranberries or a cinnamon stick for a beautiful, seasonal presentation that’s sure to impress. Whether served at a cheerful brunch or sipped as a comforting pick-me-up, Breakfast Wassail is a must-try beverage to brighten your mornings! Keywords: Breakfast Wassail, spiced cider recipe, holiday drinks, warm beverage, apple cider recipe, slow cooker wassail.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 cups apple cider
• 2 cups orange juice
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 1 teaspoon whole cloves
• 1 teaspoon whole allspice
• 1 fresh orange slices
• 0.5 cup fresh cranberries (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot or slow cooker, pour in the apple cider, orange juice, and pineapple juice.

Step 2

Add the brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and allspice to the pot.

Step 3

Slice an orange into thin rounds and add them to the mixture.

Step 4

Heat the pot over medium heat until it begins to simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the brown sugar.

Step 5

Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and let the wassail gently simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Optional: If using a slow cooker, set it to high for 1 hour or low for 2-3 hours.

Step 7

Before serving, carefully strain the wassail through a fine mesh sieve to remove the spices, if desired.

Step 8

Ladle the warm wassail into mugs, and optionally garnish with fresh cranberries or a cinnamon stick for a festive touch.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2993.5 grams (2993.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1550

Total Fat 5.20g	7%
Saturated Fat 0.70g	3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 101mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 379.30g	138%
Dietary Fiber 17.80g	64%
Total Sugars 314.40g
Protein 8.00g	16%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 416mg	32%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 3554mg	76%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.9%

Protein: 2.0%

Carbs: 95.1%