Wassail - cooking recipe

Ingredients

whole cloves
6 oranges
1 gal. apple cider
1 1/2 c. lemon juice
10 cinnamon sticks
2 c. gin (optional)
1/2 c. brandy (optional)

Preparation

Insert cloves in oranges about 1/2-inch apart.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes.
At the same time, heat cider in a large kettle on low heat.
Do not boil!
Remove cider from heat; add lemon juice, cinnamon sticks and clove studded oranges.
Cover and heat for 30 minutes on low heat.
Remove from heat and add gin and brandy. Serve warm.