SPICED PEAR CIDER WITH GINGER

Pear Cider is an awesome fall drink. This Spiced Pear Cider recipe is a blend of pear juice, apple cider, ginger liqueur, and plenty of spice! It's an alcoholic drink, but you can make a non-alcoholic version too. Warm, delicious, and perfect for the holidays!

SPICED PEAR CIDER WITH GINGER

INGREDIENTS

• 32 ounces Pear Juice R. W. Knudsens works well
• 24 ounces Hard Cider Angry Orchard Easy Apple works well
• 6 ounces Ginger Liqueur De Kuypers or Domaine De Canton work well
• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
• 12 whole cloves
• 12 whole allspice
• 4 cinnamon sticks halved
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
• 2- inch knob fresh ginger root peeled and rough chopped
• 1 Apple sliced
• 1 Pear sliced
• Garnishes: Star Anise Sliced pears, cinnamon sticks

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine all ingredients (except the garnishes) in a large stovetop pan or Dutch oven set over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer 30-60 minutes before serving. If serving over several hours (or if making ahead), place the cider in a slow-cooker placed on warm temperature.
2. Serve in heatproof mugs and garnish with cinnamon stick, star anise and pear or apple slices.
3. Enjoy!

RECIPE NOTES

Note: Ginger Pear Cider is an alcoholic drink. If wanting a virgin version, replace the Hard Cider with regular Apple Cider and replace the Ginger Liqueur with 12 ounces of your favorite Ginger Ale and add ¼ teaspoon ground ginger.

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