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Slow Cooker Wassail

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8 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
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By: lalainePosted: 10/30/2020Updated: 11/07/2021
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Slow Cooker Wassail is the perfect holiday drink! It’s easy to make and great for the colder months. This hot cider recipe will take you from Thanksgiving through New Years’. All you need is a few common ingredients and the right combination of spices.

hot apple cider in a crockpot
Slow Cooker Wassail
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  • 1 What is Wassail
  • 2 What you’ll need
  • 3 Stovetop instructions
  • 4 How to store
  • 5 More slow cooker recipes
  • 6 Slow Cooker Wassail

One of my favorites to make for our holiday family gatherings is wassail. For Christmas, I make sure to have a crockpot of this hot apple cider drink on the kitchen counter waiting for everyone to serve themselves.  It’s the perfect way to warm up during the cold winter months!

apple cider, orange juice, pineapple juice, cinnamon sticks, brown sugar, juniper berries, ginger, cardamon, cloves, nutmeg

What is Wassail

This drink recipe has a few different names and it depends on what part of the country you are in. We call it wassail but it’s also known as mulled cider, hot apple cider, or spiced cider.

No matter what you call it, the recipe is always fairly similar. It’s a hot cider with comforting spices that make your own house smell amazing!

pouring apple cider into a white crockpot

What you’ll need

The ingredients are pretty simple. Some of the spices may not be as common in everyday use, but they are still pretty easy to find.

  • Apple cider-you can use either apple cider or apple juice for this recipe. The spices that you add give it a great flavor, so apple juice works just as well.
  • Spices-if you can’t find a particular spice, it’s ok to omit it. Also, feel free to adjust spice amounts to your preference. I suggest checking a natural grocery store for whole spices, but it’s perfectly fine to use ground spices here as well.
Slow Cooker Wassail in a clear glass cup on blue saucer

Stovetop instructions

  1. Pour the juices into a large heavy-bottomed pot such as a Dutch Oven.
  2. Add the spices and give it a good stir. Add the apple and orange slices.
  3. On the stovetop over low heat, simmer for 1 to 2 hours. Serve warm.

How to store

For leftover wassail, cool completely, and transfer to a pitcher. Refrigerate for up to 5 days.

More slow cooker recipes

Slow Cooker Beef Queso Dip

Slow Cooker Honey-Chipotle Chicken

Slow Cooker Little Smokies

Slow Cooker Jalapeno Popper Chicken

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hot apple cider in a crockpot

Slow Cooker Wassail

Crockpot Mulled Cider is the perfect cold weather drink! So easy to make using common ingredients in the slow cooker!
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 8 hours hrs
Total Time: 8 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Author: lalaine
Course: beverage
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12 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 cups apple cider
  • 2 cups orange juice
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon juniper berries
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 thumb-size fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
  • 1 apple, cored and sliced thinly
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamon
  • 1 orange, sliced thinly
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Equipment

  • Slow cooker

Instructions

  • In the slow cooker, add the apple cider, orange juice, and pineapple juice.
  • Add in the brown sugar, juniper berries, cinnamon sticks, and fresh ginger. Add the ground nutmeg and ground cardamon. Stir to combine.
  • Add the apple and orange slices.
  • Cook on HIGH for 2 to 4 hours or on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or until completely heated through
  • Let cool slightly and serve in mugs. Top with apple or orange slices.

Notes

  • You can use either apple cider or apple juice for this recipe. The spices give it a great flavor, so apple juice works just as well.
  • If you can’t find a particular spice, it’s ok to omit it. Also, feel free to adjust spice amounts to your preference. Check a natural grocery store for whole spices, but it’s perfectly fine to use ground spices here as well.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 122kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 8mg, Potassium: 303mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 24g, Vitamin A: 115IU, Vitamin C: 31mg, Calcium: 31mg, Iron: 1mg

“This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.”

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