Cinnamon Pear Cider (Printable)
A warming blend of ripe pears, apple cider, and aromatic cinnamon spices for cozy evenings and festive gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 4 ripe pears, cored and sliced
02 - 1 medium apple, cored and sliced
→ Liquids
03 - 4 cups apple cider, unfiltered preferred
04 - 1/2 cup water
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
→ Spices & Sweeteners
06 - 2 cinnamon sticks
07 - 4 whole cloves
08 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large saucepan, combine pears, apple (if using), apple cider, water, and lemon juice.
02 - Add cinnamon sticks, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger. Stir to combine evenly.
03 - Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
04 - Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until fruit is very tender and flavors are well blended.
05 - Remove from heat. Using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, strain the cider into a heatproof pitcher or bowl, pressing on the fruit to extract as much liquid as possible.
06 - Stir in honey or maple syrup to taste while the cider is still hot.
07 - Serve warm, garnished with a cinnamon stick or pear slice if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It makes your entire home smell like autumn hugged you
- The fruit becomes meltingly tender and infuses every sip with sweetness
- Ready in under 40 minutes but tastes like it simmered all day
02 -
- Press firmly on the fruit when straining but stop before forcing pulp through the mesh
- The spices continue to infuse as it sits, so it tastes even better the next day
03 -
- Use a mix of pear varieties for more complex flavor, some sweet and some slightly tart
- Tie the whole spices in a piece of cheesecloth for easier removal if you prefer a clearer presentation