Apple Cider Wassail

By lamarandrose

"The Chew" co-host Clinton Kelly definitely knows what's what when it comes to food.

Ingredients

• 1 gallon Apple Cider
• 4 cup Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
• 4 Earl Grey Tea Bags
• 6 Cinnamon Sticks
• 1 teaspoon Whole Cloves
• 1 tablespoon Juniper Berries
• 2 inch piece of Fresh Ginger (cut into slices)
• 1 Apple (sliced)
• 1 Orange (sliced into rounds)
• Brandy (to serve

Details

Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from thechew.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place all ingredients, except the Brandy, in a Dutch oven. Bring to a simmer then let steep for 10-15 minutes. (Alternatively, place all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on high for an hour and 30 minutes.) Remove Tea Bags.

Pour 2 ounces of Brandy into a glass and top with Hot Cider.