Pear Cider
This pear cider cocktail is light, warm and full of cozy fall flavor. Perfect for slow evenings or sharing with friends by the fire.
Servings 10 servings
Calories 293kcal
Ingredients
- 6 medium pears sliced (I used Bosc)
- 1 medium orange sliced
- 1 medium lemon sliced
- 1 tablespoon whole cloves
- 6 whole cinnamon sticks
- 3 whole star anise
- 1 (3-4 inch) piece ginger minced
- 10 cups water
- 1 cup brown sugar to taste
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup to taste
- 2 cups bourbon whiskey or rum, optional
Instructions
- Layer the pear, orange and lemon slices in a large stock pot. Add the cloves, cinnamon sticks, star anise and minced ginger.6 medium pears, 1 medium orange, 1 medium lemon, 1 tablespoon whole cloves, 6 whole cinnamon sticks, 3 whole star anise, 1 (3-4 inch) piece ginger
- Cover with water. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 2 hours.10 cups water
- Use a spoon or potato masher to mash the fruit. Add 1-2 more cups water if it has reduced. Cook for another 1 hour.
- Pour the cider through a fine-mesh strainer into a large pitcher or bowl to remove the fruit, spices and pulp. Use a spoon to press the juices out of the remaining fruit.
- Stir in the brown sugar and maple syrup (or whatever sweetener you desire) until dissolved. Stir in alcohol if using.1 cup brown sugar, ¼ cup pure maple syrup, 2 cups bourbon whiskey
- Ladle into mugs and serve warm.
Notes
Let cool completely. Store in a food-safe, airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Serving: 6ounces | Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 227mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 66IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1mg
