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Lamb’s Wooll or Wassail Craft Ark Project Category : Seasonal ChristmasCraft Ark Time Guide : 1 Hour
Craft Ark Difficulty Rating : Easy
Craft Ark Code: RS0118 Print this Craft Ark Project  Print Project
Craft Ark Project - Seasonal Christmas - Lamb’s Wooll or Wassail
A great drink for all the family called Lamb’s Wooll or Wassail is an old English favourite. It is believed that the word Wassail come from the old English words ‘waes hael’ which when translated means ‘be well.’ It was traditionally made using ale or cider but our version uses apple juice.

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  • 6 cups of apple juice (use ale or cider if you wish to make an alcoholic version)
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 4 large apples (or eight small apples)
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of cinnamon
  • Pinch of ground ginger
  • Pinch of cloves
  • 6 medium eggs
  • Baking tray
  • Large pan
  • Two small mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon
  • Apple peeler
  • Large punch bowl

  • Instructions
    Step One - Peel the apples and remove cores.
    Step Two - Place on baking tray and bake in the oven on a medium heat until they just become soft.
    Step Three - Mix the sugar, ground nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger and cloves in a small bowl.
    Step Four - Place the eggs into the second bowl and whisk.
    Step Five - Place the apple juice into the large pan and begin to heat, do not boil.
    Step Six - Stir in the sugar and spices mix.
    Step Seven - Now pour some of this mixture into the bowl with the eggs and mix well.
    Step Eight - Slowly pour this egg mixture back into the large pan stirring continually.
    Step Nine - Place the apples in the bottom of the punch bowl.
    Step Ten - When ready to serve, pour the wassail over the apples and enjoy!

     

     

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