Wassail - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. brown sugar
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. cloves
1 c. dry sherry
1 qt. ale or strong dark beer
1/3 c. cognac (optional)
1 (18 oz.) jar crab apples, drained

Preparation

In a large saucepan, heat sugar, spices, sherry and ale.
If desired, add cognac just before removing from heat.
Pour over crab apples in serving bowl.
Makes ten 1/2 cup servings.