Spiced Ginger Pear Cider

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Comforting and aromatic, this warm cider blends pear juice, fresh ginger, and a medley of warming spices, simmered over a camp stove or fire. The perfect mug to cradle on a crisp autumn night around the fire.

Servings mugs

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Equipment

small pot or kettle
Wooden spoon
Mugs

Ingredients

1 quart pear juice unsweetened
1 inch fresh ginger root sliced
2 cinnamon sticks
4 whole cloves
2 star anise optional
2 tablespoons brown sugar or maple syrup to taste
1/2 lemon lemon juice
1 pear fresh pear thinly sliced for garnish

Instructions

Pour pear juice into a small pot or kettle and add ginger slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise.
Set over low flames or a camp stove and bring just to a simmer. Do not let boil.
Stir in brown sugar or maple syrup and lemon juice, then simmer gently for 10–15 minutes to infuse flavors.
Remove from heat. Strain out spices and ginger if desired.
Pour hot cider into mugs and garnish with thin fresh pear slices.

Notes

Keep heat low to avoid scorching the juice. Use a campfire grate or adjust stove flame for a gentle simmer. Keeps well in a thermos for hours of warmth.

Calories: 333kcal

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy cleanup, fall camping, hot drink, propane stove, vegetarian

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