Spiced Pear Cider Recipe 465

Steps:

• Peel the pear, cut in half and core.
• Add the cider, orange juice, star anise, cinnamon stick and vanilla extract to a small to medium pan.
• Bring to boil, then reduce to a simmer.
• Add the pear halves and poach at a low-medium heat for 10-20 minutes (until you can stick a knife through with no resistance).
• Remove the pear halves when cooked.
• Reduce the rest of the mixture over a medium heat until it is a thicker glaze.
• Serve the pears with a dollop of greek yogurt, a handful of toasted almonds and the glaze.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large stockpot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Strain through cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer. Serve with pear slices and extra cinnamon sticks.

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine juice and nectar. Place the cinnamon sticks, allspice and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Place in slow cooker., Cover and cook on low until heated through, 3-4 hours. Discard spice bag. Serve warm cider in mugs.