Wassail

Man, there are a lot of these recipes online. Still, I think I found one that was like what Mom used to make. We'll see...

1 Gallon apple cider
2 C. cranberry juice
1/2 C honey
1/2 C sugar
2 oranges
Whole cloves
Allspice
Ginger
Nutmeg
3 cinnamon sticks broken in half (or 3 Tbs. ground cinnamon)
1/2 C - 1 C brandy (optional -yeah, right)

In a large pot, add the first 4 ingredients. I started the pot out on hot but not long after I added the honey, I reduced the temp to med-low.

Stud the oranges with the cloves and add them to the pot.

Add the spices.

Reduce to low and allow to simmer for 2-4 hours.

Add the brandy about a half hour before serving.

Refrigerate leftovers and just heat up over the next few days.