Nursery World - Season's eating

Help children get their taste buds ready for a hearty Christmas with these recipes for traditional treats from Lynne Garner isn't it strange that there are foods which, although we really like them, we only eat once a year? Well, the time has come for a treat with these traditional Christmas favourites.

isn't it strange that there are foods which, although we really like them, we only eat once a year? Well, the time has come for a treat with these traditional Christmas favourites.

WASSAIL

It is believed that the word Wassail comes from the Old English words 'waes hael', which when translated mean 'be well.' The drink was traditionally made using ale or cider, but this child-friendly version uses only apple juice.

You will need:

* 6 cups of apple juice * 1 cup of sugar * 4 large or eight small apples * A pinch each of ground nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and ginger * 6 medium eggs * Baking tray * Large pan * Two small mixing bowls * Whisk * Wooden spoon * Apple peeler * Large punch bowl

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