Summary:
This tasty pear cider recipe is made using real fruits and a handful of spices. It is the perfect holiday beverage, and can be enjoyed hot or cold.
INGREDIENTS
- 4 Bartlett pears (1.5-2 pounds) stem removed and sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1 gala apple stem removed and sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1 navel orange peeled and cut into wedges
- 1 tablespoon
ground cinnamon - 1 tablespoon
whole cloves - 1/2 teaspoon
ground nutmeg - 6 cups water
INSTRUCTIONS
Add all of the ingredients to a large pot or dutch oven. Stir and check that all ingredients are at least partially submerged. Bring to a simmer. - Cover with a lid and simmer over medium heat until the fruits are very soft, about 1 hour.
- Remove from heat. Mash up the ingredients – I use a potato masher.
When cool enough to handle, strain out the liquid using a sieve, cheese cloth, or a nut milk bag. Discard the fruit solids. - Serve hot or cold. Garnish with cinnamon sticks.
NUTRITION
114 kcal/serving
If you like this cinnamon pear cider, you might also enjoy cranberry apple cider.
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NOTES & TIPS
If you like this cinnamon pear cider, you might also enjoy cranberry apple cider.
4 Bartlett pears is nowhere close to 2 lbs. Is that written correctly? Do you mean 200g?
It’s written correctly. If your 4 pears are nowhere near 1.5 to 2 pounds total, then go by weight and not quantity.
It’s great so far…Ive just put the fruits to simmer.
Great. Hope you enjoyed this!
Oooh, now this is my kind of drink! Putting this on my to-try-soon list! 🙂
Thanks Julia, hope you love it!! 🙂