Copycat Dollywood Holiday Wassail
Embrace the warm, spiced flavors of the season with this Copycat Dollywood Holiday Wassail, a beloved festive drink inspired by the magic of the Dollywood theme park. This cozy beverage combines the fruity sweetness of apple cider, orange juice, and pineapple juice with the rich, aromatic depths of cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and star anise. Simmered with fresh citrus slices and a touch of brown sugar, this wassail is the ultimate holiday treat, perfect for gatherings or a quiet night by the fire. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy, one-pot recipe will fill your home with the nostalgic aroma of Christmas. Serve it warm in mugs with a cinnamon stick garnish for a truly heartwarming experience that captures the spirit of the holidays.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Apple cider
- 2 cups Orange juice
- 1 cup Pineapple juice
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 3 Cinnamon sticks
- 6 Whole cloves
- 5 Allspice berries
- 1 Star anise
- 3 Lemon slices
- 3 Orange slices
Instructions
In a large pot or slow cooker, combine the apple cider, orange juice, and pineapple juice.
Stir in the brown sugar until fully dissolved.
Add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, allspice berries, and star anise to the pot.
Lay the lemon slices and orange slices on top of the liquid.
Heat the mixture over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the wassail simmer for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Taste and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more brown sugar.
Strain the wassail to remove the spices and fruit slices before serving, if desired.
Serve warm in mugs, garnished with an additional cinnamon stick or slice of orange for a festive touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1340 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.4 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 110 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 326.0 g | 119% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.2 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 262.0 g | ||
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 523 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 3300 mg | 70% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
