Cranberry Wassail

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I got this recipe from my mother in law. i believe she got it years ago while she and her husband were living in germany. i think its pretty good and i'm sure you could add alcohol to your taste if you wanted.

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Steps

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In a paper coffee filter place the nutmeg , cinnamon and allspice.

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Tie top together with string from teabag.

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Steep teabag and spices in 2 1 / 2 cups water in a sauce pan for about five minutes.

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In a large bowl combine cranberry sauce , 1 1 / 2 cups boiling water and 3 / 4 cup sugar.

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You can do it by hand but an electric mixer saves time and energy.

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Mix until there are no lumps.

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Add orange juice , realemon juice and another 1 1 / 2 cups boiling water.

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Remove teabag and spices from sauce pan.

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Add the tea and cranberry mixtures together.

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You can use a dutch oven or a crock pot.

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You can add more water to dilute the mixture to taste.

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It will keep for about 10 days , though its never lasted that long.

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Ingredients

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family-size tea bags, nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, jellied cranberry sauce, orange juice, realemon juice, water