Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 6 steckler pears or 1 lb pear sliced in half
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup honey, divided
  • 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg
  • 2 Tablespoons apple juice or water
  • Pinch of ground clove
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 24-28 ounces sparkling wine, champagne, or sparkling white grape juice
  • Brown sugar or coconut palm sugar to coat rims of glasses (optional)
  • Optional 1 ounce of vodka or whiskey (see notes for gluten free brands)
  • Fresh thyme, sage, or rosemary

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet or grease it well. Slice your pears in halves or quarters. Remove the stems.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1/8 tsp cinnamon, and pinch of ground nutmeg. Brush this over the pears, evenly.
  • Place pears in oven for about 20 to 25 minutes, until soft and pears are browned on bottom. If you are using larger pears, they will take longer to roast. Steckler Pears take closer to 22 minutes. Remove from oven. Once cooled, scoop out the seeds from the pears.
  • Place your honey roasted pears in a blender or food processor with vanilla and 2 tbsp juice or water. Blend until puréed.
  • Add puréed pears to large glass pitcher or glass serving bowl. Let it chill before serving.
  • Once ready to serve, add a pinch of ground clove, 3 to 4 more tablespoons of honey, 24-28 ounces sparkling white wine, champagne, or sparking white grape juice to the pitcher or bowl. Stir together. Optional 1 ounce of vodka if you would like the sparkling cocktails less sweet with a bolder liquor flavor.
  • Coat wine classes or cocktail classes in brown sugar or coconut sugar. Then pour 5- 6 ounces of the sparkling cocktail mix into each class.
  • Garnish with a sprig of thyme, sage, or rosemary (optional)