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Spiced Pear Cider


Published: Friday, October 30, 2026

16 whole allspice berries

8 whole cloves

4 (3") cinnamon sticks

6 c. unsweetened pear juice

2 c. pear nectar

Place allspice, cloves and cinnamon sticks in the center of a coffee filter or an 8" square of cheesecloth. Gather edges and tie with a small piece of kitchen string.

Combine spice bag, pear juice and pear nectar in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low setting 3 hours. Remove and discard spice bag. Serve hot. —8 cups.

*Note: Triple this recipe for a crowd. To serve chilled, prepare a day in advance and refrigerate. Serve over crushed ice.

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