Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 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)

Instruction

  • 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.
  • Serve in heatproof mugs and garnish with cinnamon stick, star anise and pear or apple slices.
  • Enjoy!