Spiced Pear Delight

Spiced Pear Delight is a warm and delicious fall drink that combines the flavors of pear juice, apple cider, and ginger liqueur with a blend of spices. This delightful cocktail is perfect for the holidays and can be enjoyed as an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage.

Spiced Pear Delight

Warm and delicious spiced pear cider with a blend of pear juice, apple cider, ginger liqueur, and plenty of spice. Perfect for the holidays!

4.85 from 32 votes
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Pear Juice
  • 6 oz Hard Cider
  • 1.50 oz Ginger Liqueur
  • 3/4 teaspoon dark brown sugar
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 3 whole allspice
  • 2 cinnamon sticks (halved)
  • 1/16 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
  • 1/2-inch knob fresh ginger root (peeled and rough chopped)
  • 1/4 Apple (sliced)
  • 1/4 Pear (sliced)
  • Garnishes: Star Anise (Sliced pears, cinnamon sticks)

Instructions

  1. In a large stovetop pan or Dutch oven, combine all ingredients (except garnishes) over medium-high heat.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-60 minutes before serving.
  3. If serving over several hours or making ahead, place the cider in a slow-cooker set on warm.
  4. Serve in heatproof mugs and garnish with cinnamon stick, star anise, and pear or apple slices.
  5. Enjoy!