Traditional Wassail

Ingredients

• 6 c apple juice or apple cider
• 2 c orange juice
• 4 c pineapple juice
• 2 c apricot nectar
• 2 c white grape juice
• 12 c firmly packed brown sugar
• 14 tsp nutmeg
• 5 3-inch cinnamon sticks
• 15 whole cloves

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan or Dutch oven Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes Remove cloves and cinnamon sticks Serve wassail hot from Dutch oven or in a heatproof punch bowl Yield 32 12 cup servings