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Cinnamon Pear Cider
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
1
hour
hour
Total Time
1
hour
hour
15
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
servings
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
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4
Bartlett pears
(1.5-2 pounds)
stem removed and sliced 1/4-inch thick
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1
gala apple
stem removed and sliced 1/4-inch thick
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1
navel orange
peeled and cut into wedges
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1
tablespoon
ground
cinnamon
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1
tablespoon
whole cloves
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1/2
teaspoon
ground
nutmeg
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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
PHOTOS
NOTES & TIPS
If you like this cinnamon pear cider, you might also enjoy
cranberry apple cider
.