Wassail Bowl

* Exported from MasterCook *

WASSAIL BOWL

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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beverages

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 sm Apples
1 3" stick of cinnamon
1 2" piece dried ginger root
4 Coriander seeds
3 Whole cloves
3 Whole allspice berries
2 Cardamom seeds
1 c Water
1 c Sugar
1/2 ts Freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 ts Mace
4 1/2 c Ale
3 c Dry sherry or madeira
3 Eggs, separated

Wash, core and bake the apples at 350F. for 30 to 45
minutes or until tender, but not mushy. Tie all of the
whole spices together in a cheesecloth bag. Combine
the water and sugar in a large pot. Add the spice bag,
grated nutmeg and mace. Bring to a boil, stirring
until sugar is dissolved. Reduce the heat and simmer
for 10 minutes. Add the ale and sherry. Heat to just
below the boiling point. Meanwhile, beat the egg
whites until stiff and beat the egg yolks until thick.
Fold the whites into the yolks in a heatproof punch
bowl. Remove the spice bag and add the heated liquid
very gradually to the eggs, stirring briskly after
each addition. Float the roasted apples on top. Serve
hot. Yields 12 servings.

From the book "Canadian Christmas Cooking" by Rose
Murray

AR/92



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