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English Wassail

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United Kingdom

Known as a British recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.

Ingredients 6 ingredients

  1. 1 quart apple
  2. 2 teaspoon honey
  3. Cider
  4. Cinnamon
  5. 2 quart sauce pan
  6. 1/3 cup lemon juice
Contains Sulphites Read from the ingredients, not verified. Check labels.

Possible health benefits

General information, not medical advice.

  1. Lemon juice High in vitamin C

    High in vitamin C · 39 mg per 100 g, 48% of the reference intake per 100 g

    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.
    11 more authorised claims
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.
    • Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
    • Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
    • Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
    • Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E.
    • Vitamin C increases iron absorption.

    Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient found in some foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. NIH fact sheet

    Nutrients per 100 g of “Lemon juice, raw”, USDA FoodData Central.

Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).

Cook safely

Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.

  • Boiling water and steam. Turn pan handles inward, away from the edge of the hob. Lift lids away from you, and pour hot water away from your body: steam burns too.

Method

  1. Ladled from a plain old crock or a fancy silver bowl, the combined ingredients of this recipe provide a wonderful aroma that only adds to the holiday festivities of Christmastime It also provides an opportunity to explain to the little ones that a wassail is a drink used for especially festive occasions.
  2. Grandma, in order to further explain, might sing a quick chorus of "Here we Come A- Wassailing " This usually sends the grandchildren quickly on their way.
  3. You will probably like this flavorful quaff, but my advice to all you grandmas: Don't sing!
  4. M.P.
  5. 1 quart apple cider 1 /2 teaspoon honey 1 stick cinnamon 1 cup orange juice 1/3 cup lemon juice In 2 quart sauce pan, warm cider over low heat.
  6. Add other ingredients and let simmer for 8 to 10 minutes Serve while still warm.

Plating

Cookware for this recipe

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Ladle