Description
A warm, comforting Caramel Pear Cider combining the sweetness of apple and pear ciders with rich caramel, aromatic mulling spices, and a splash of pear liqueur. Perfect for cozy gatherings and chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids and Syrups
- 1 container (64 ounces) pure apple cider
- 2 bottles (12 ounces each) pear hard cider (e.g., Angry Orchard Hard Pear Cider)
- 1/2 cup caramel syrup (e.g., Torani Caramel Syrup)
- 1 cup pear liqueur (e.g., J Vineyards Pear Liqueur)
Spices and Garnishes
- 2 tablespoons mulling spices
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- Sliced pear and additional cinnamon sticks for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the mulling spice bag: Fill a spice bag with 2 tablespoons of mulling spices to infuse the drink with warm, fragrant notes without having to strain loose spices later.
- Combine ingredients in pot: In a 4-quart Dutch oven or heavy-bottom saucepan, pour in 64 ounces of pure apple cider, 24 ounces of pear hard cider, 1/2 cup caramel syrup, the bagged mulling spices, and 2 cinnamon sticks. Stir well to blend all the flavors.
- Simmer to blend flavors: Cover the pot and let the mixture simmer gently for 1 hour over low heat. This allows the spices and syrups to thoroughly infuse the cider blend.
- Remove spices: After simmering, remove and discard the bag of mulling spices and the cinnamon sticks used for simmering.
- Finish with pear liqueur: Stir in 1 cup of pear liqueur just before serving to add depth and a smooth, boozy finish to the cider.
- Add garnishes and serve: Toss in several sliced pears and cinnamon sticks for an attractive presentation. Serve immediately or keep warm on low heat, covered.
Notes
- Hard pear cider, caramel syrup, and pear liqueur brands used: Angry Orchard Hard Pear Cider, Torani Caramel Syrup, and J Vineyards Pear Liqueur.
- Simmer gently to avoid boiling off alcohol content in the liqueur added at the end.
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven for even heat distribution during simmering.
- Keep warm on low heat if not serving immediately to preserve flavors and warmth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 240 ml)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
