Cranberry Wassail

Ingredients

• 1 quart cranberry juice
• 1 quart pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 Christmas Spice packet (see below)

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a 2 quart glass measure. Cover with vented plasti cup wrap. Stirring twice during cooking, microwave on high 14 minutes, or until boiling. Continue to to microwave on medium five minutes for spices to flavor wassail. Makes 16 servings.

Christmas Spice

Ingredients

• 1 piece stick cinnamon
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp. whole allspice
• 1/2 tsp. whole cloves
• 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

Directions

To make once packet, combine above ingredients in the center of a 6 inch square piece of cheesecloth. Gather corners together to form a bundle with string or plain dental floss. To use as scent: Place packet in two cup glass measure filled with hot tap water. Microwave on high five to six minutes or until water is boiling. Continue to microwave on medium low to send fragrance throughout the house. Additional water may need to be added if microwaved for an extended time.

By Robin from Washington, IA