Description
Hot Spiced Pear Cider is a warm, comforting drink that combines the natural sweetness of pears with aromatic spices, perfect for cozy fall evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups apple cider
- 2 ripe pears, sliced
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 5 whole cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the apple cider and sliced pears.
- Add the cinnamon stick, whole cloves, and freshly grated nutmeg to the pot.
- If desired, stir in honey or maple syrup for added sweetness.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the cider simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Stir occasionally to ensure the spices are well distributed.
- Once the flavors have melded, remove the pot from heat.
- Strain the cider through a fine mesh sieve to remove the solids.
- Serve warm in mugs, garnished with additional pear slices or a cinnamon stick if desired.
Notes
- Use ripe, sweet pears for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: recipes
- Method: simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: pear cider, spiced cider, fall drink, warm beverage, cozy drink