Ingredients (6)
- 4 (22-ounce) bottles hard pear cider
- Zest of 1 medium orange, removed in large strips
- 1 (3-inch) piece ginger, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick pieces
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, seeds scraped, seeds and pod reserved (optional)
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1/2 cup honey
- Calories332
- Fat0.59g
- Saturated fat0.1g
- Trans fat
- Carbs73.27g
- Fiber1.46g
- Sugar65.28g
- Protein0.75g
- Cholesterol
- Sodium18.27mg
- Nutritional Analysis per serving (6 servings) Powered by
Apples and warm spice have pretty much cornered the market as far as mulled ciders go, but swapping in pear is a pleasant change. Warm the hard cider in a big pot and steep it with ginger chunks, orange peel, and vanilla. Before serving, stir in some honey and a hefty dose of brandy.
What to buy: There are varying qualities of hard pear cider on the market; look for one that has a distinct pear flavor and isn’t too sweet. We like Ace or Wyder’s brands.
Game plan: You can make the cider ahead of time through step 1, cover, and refrigerate for up to 4 days. When you’re ready to serve, reheat the cider and proceed with step 2.
Instructions
- 1Place the cider, orange zest, ginger, and vanilla seeds and pod (if using) in a large pot, stir to combine, and bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and let steep for 20 minutes.
- 2Stir in the brandy and honey, pour into heatproof mugs, and serve.
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