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Cozy mulled wine with cranberries, star anise, and lemon wedge, perfect for warm gatherings.

Cranberry Wassail

Make your home smell like the holidays with this cozy cranberry wassail! A simple stovetop recipe using fresh cranberries, mulling spices, water, and brown sugar. Perfect for autumn, winter, and holiday gatherings.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 bags Fresh Cranberries
  • Water
  • 1 sachet Mulling Spices
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Strainer
  • Large Spoon

Method
 

  1. Pour fresh cranberries into a soup pot and cover them generously with water.
  2. Drop spices directly into the pot or place them in a spice bag.
  3. Heat over medium until the cranberries begin to pop. Reduce to low and let simmer.
  4. Allow the cranberries and spices to simmer until they burst and soften. The longer it simmers, the deeper the flavor.
  5. If the liquid cooks down by half, add more water and continue simmering.
  6. Pour the wassail through a sieve, pressing the cranberry pulp to extract all the juice.
  7. Return the strained liquid to the pot and stir in 1 cup of brown sugar, adjusting to taste.
  8. Ladle into mugs and enjoy! Can garnish with cinnamon sticks or orange slices.

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