Wassail and Fruit Dip Recipes

Recipe by Julie Warner

1 pkg. softened cream cheese
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 c. sour cream
2 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. lemon juice
1 c. cold milk
1 small package vanilla pudding


Beat the cream cheese and brown sugar together.  Then add remaining ingredients.  Chill for one hour.


An ancient expression of good wishes.


TIE IN A SPICE BAG:

2 sticks of cinnamon
1 teaspoon whole ginger OR 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves

SIMMER:
1-3/4 c. sugar
3 cups water
and spice bag for 8 minutes

REMOVE SPICE BAG AND ADD:
3 more cups of very hot water
1 quart (4 cups) apple cider
1/2 cup lemon juice
3 cups orange juice

Heat just to boiling point and serve hot.  Makes about 12 one cup servings.