Wassail Bowl

by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine

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Wassail Bowl
Yield: Makes 12 servings (about 4 ounces each)
Sugared apple shapes float atop this classic spiced punch to give it a pretty look.
Ingredients:
Dried apple slices

Colored sugar

3/4
cup water

3/4
cup granulated sugar

1/2
teaspoon ground ginger

1/4
teaspoon ground nutmeg

1
small cinnamon stick

3
whole cloves

3
whole allspice

3
coriander seeds

3
cardamom seeds (optional)

3
cups ale or wine

2-1/4
cups dry sherry

1/3
cup cognac

Tiny cookie cutters



Preparation:
1.
Using tiny cookie cutters or sharp knife, cut dried apple slices into festive shapes; moisten with water and coat with colored sugar. Set aside.

2.
Combine 3/4 cup water, granulated sugar and spices in large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.

3.
Stir in ale, sherry and cognac; heat just to simmering. Do not boil. Strain into heatproof pitcher or punch bowl. Float apple slices in punch.





This recipe appears in: Christmas