Cinnamon Pear Cider (Printable)
A warming, fragrant blend of ripe pears and aromatic cinnamon, ready in 35 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Fruits
01 - 4 ripe pears, cored and sliced
02 - 1 medium apple, cored and sliced (optional for added depth)
→ 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, adjust to taste
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
# Steps:
01 - Place pears, apple if using, apple cider, water, and lemon juice in a large saucepan over medium heat.
02 - Add cinnamon sticks, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger. Stir thoroughly to distribute spices evenly.
03 - Heat the mixture until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
04 - Reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until fruit is very tender and flavors are fully infused.
05 - Remove from heat. Pour through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a heatproof pitcher, pressing firmly on fruit to extract maximum liquid.
06 - Stir in honey or maple syrup while hot, adjusting amount according to personal preference.
07 - Pour into mugs and serve warm, optionally garnished with a cinnamon stick or fresh pear slice.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The whole house smells like fall in under ten minutes
- It transforms humble pears into something that feels like a cozy embrace
- Perfect for those nights when you want something special but absolutely do not have the energy for complicated
02 -
- Don't rush the straining step, pressing the fruit extracts all the concentrated flavor
- The longer it simmers, the more intense the spice becomes, so taste as you go
03 -
- Add the sweetener after straining so you don't accidentally strain out any honey that hasn't dissolved
- A strip of orange peel added during simmering adds this bright, floral note people can never quite identify