Traditional Wassail - cooking recipe

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
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
5 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
15 whole cloves

Preparation

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 (1/2 cup) servings.