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By: Becky Hardin

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Pear Cider is an awesome fall drink. This Spiced Pear Cider recipe is a blend of pear juice, apple cider, ginger liqueur, and plenty of spice! It’s an alcoholic drink, but you can make a non-alcoholic version too. Warm, delicious, and perfect for the holidays!

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Pear Cider Recipe

The fall season calls for cider of all kinds! I need a warm drink to sip on during chilly nights, and cider is just perfect for holidays. We’ve done apple cider, we’ve done cranberry spiced cider, now we’re adding pear cider into the mix!

This Spiced Pear Cider with Ginger has a great blend of flavor that will warm you up in a flash. This holiday drink is a mix of hard apple cider and pear juice, with plenty of things to spice it up. It’s a co*cktail made for Christmas, but it can also be made alcohol-free if you prefer.

I just love the flavor of this drink and I know you will too! It’s easy to make for just a couple of people, or for a group. Serve it on winter evenings after dinner, or serve it at holiday parties.

This Ginger Spiced Pear Cider is so tasty! It’s perfect for holidays or any winter day.

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Spiced Pear & Apple Cider

This delicious pear cider is a blend of pear juice, hard apple cider, ginger liqueur, and lots of spices. Everything mixes together so well to create a seriously tasty drink. It’s so easy to add in those extra flavors to regular apple cider to make it even better.

What’s in Spiced Pear Cider?

  • Pear Juice
  • Hard Apple Cider (or regular apple cider for non-alcoholic version)
  • Ginger Liqueur (or ginger ale for non-alcoholic version)
  • Dark Brown Sugar
  • Allspice
  • Cloves
  • Cinnamon Sticks
  • Nutmeg
  • Ginger Root
  • Sliced Apple
  • Sliced Pear

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How to Make Spiced Pear Cider

Making spiced pear cider is so simple! All you really need to do is throw your ingredients into a pot, heat it up on the stove, and then serve. You can have this delicious drink ready for parties in no time.

  1. Combine all ingredients a large pot or dutch oven.
  2. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and let it simmer for 30-60 minutes.
  3. You can also heat it or keep it warm in a slow cooker.
  4. Serve in mugs and garnish!

This is a co*cktail recipe, but you can easily turn it into a non-alcoholic cider drink if you prefer. Just switch out the hard apple cider for regular apple cider, and replace the ginger liqueur with ginger ale. Then follow the same steps and you’ll have a delicious alcohol-free drink to serve to the whole family.

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Holiday co*cktail Recipes

This Spiced Pear Cider is another awesome co*cktail to add to the holiday season. I love creating fun drinks for the winter season because we all need something to warm us up during those colder months. This definitely does the trick!

Check out some of these other co*cktails perfect for the fall season:

  • Spiked Chai Tea Recipe with Bourbon
  • Hot Cranberry Apple Spiced Cider
  • Pumpkin Spice White Russian co*cktail
  • Caramel Apple Hot Toddy co*cktail
  • Homemade Eggnog Recipe
  • Mulled Wine Margarita

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This Ginger Spiced Pear Cider is a must make this season. So much flavor, so much warmth, and so much goodness! Make it for Christmas, for Thanksgiving, for New Year’s Eve, or for those cold winter nights at home.

See the recipe card below for details on how to make Spiced Pear Cider with Ginger. Enjoy!

If you like this recipe, try these other seasonal drink recipes:

  • Festive Snow Punch (Non-Alcoholic)
  • Sparkling Apple Pie on the Rocks
  • Instant Pot Spiced Apple Cider
  • Pumpkin Spiked Hot Chocolate
  • Easy Holiday Sangria
  • Skinny Crockpot Apple Cider

Recipe

Spiced Pear Cider with Ginger

5 from 3 votes

Author: Becky Hardin

Prep: 5 minutes minutes

Cook: 1 hour hour

Total: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes

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Pear Cider is an awesome fall drink. This Spiced Pear Cider recipe is a blend of pear juice, apple cider, ginger liqueur, and plenty of spice! It's an alcoholic drink, but you can make a non-alcoholic version too. Warm, delicious, and perfect for the holidays!

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Ingredients

  • 32 ounces Pear Juice R. W. Knudsens works well
  • 24 ounces Hard Cider Angry Orchard Easy Apple works well
  • 6 ounces Ginger Liqueur De Kuypers or Domaine De Canton work well
  • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • 12 whole cloves
  • 12 whole allspice
  • 4 cinnamon sticks halved
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
  • 2- inch knob fresh ginger root peeled and rough chopped
  • 1 Apple sliced
  • 1 Pear sliced
  • Garnishes: Star Anise Sliced pears, cinnamon sticks

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients (except the garnishes) in a large stovetop pan or Dutch oven set over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer 30-60 minutes before serving. If serving over several hours (or if making ahead), place the cider in a slow-cooker placed on warm temperature.

  • Serve in heatproof mugs and garnish with cinnamon stick, star anise and pear or apple slices.

  • Enjoy!

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Becky’s tips

Note: Ginger Pear Cider is an alcoholic drink. If wanting a virgin version, replace the Hard Cider with regular Apple Cider and replace the Ginger Liqueur with 12 ounces of your favorite Ginger Ale and add ¼ teaspoon ground ginger.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 241kcal (12%) Carbohydrates: 61g (20%) Sodium: 25mg (1%) Potassium: 508mg (15%) Fiber: 5g (21%) Sugar: 43g (48%) Vitamin A: 25IU (1%) Vitamin C: 63mg (76%) Calcium: 85mg (9%) Iron: 0.7mg (4%)

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FAQs

What goes well with spiced apple cider? ›

Hot Spiked Cider Pairings
  • Apple Pie or Apple Crisp. ...
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  • Spiced Nuts.

What is spiced apple cider made of? ›

This hot apple cider is seasoned with cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, orange, and lemon for a cozy drink. Start with only six strips each of the orange and lemon peel, and adjust to taste.

Is spiced rum good in cider? ›

The holiday season can't be beat – neither can this fantastic spiked spiced rum cider co*cktail! Hot Apple Cider (spiked with rum) is the perfect treat for any an fall celebration, Thanksgiving or holiday)! If you're looking for a perfect chilly weather co*cktail, this is it.

What is the difference between apple cider and spiced apple cider? ›

The process for making apple cider and spiced apple cider is the same. The main difference is that spiced apple cider is, well, spiced! It typically has been infused with flavors of different warm spices (like cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg) versus regular apple cider which gets its flavor solely from the apples.

How long can you keep spiced cider? ›

Optional add-in spices: You can add any combination of the following spices to make a more complex-tasting cider: 4 star anise pods, 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns, or 1/2 teaspoon whole allspice berries. Storage: Leftover cider can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Is spiced apple cider good for diabetics? ›

Yes, just in small quantities since the cider has sugar (meaning 6 oz. max). Don't add any more sugar (including cinnamon which often has sugar mixed with it).

What to add to cider to make it taste better? ›

Oranges. Oranges add a sweet, citrus flavor that acts as a perfect complement to the apples and spices. Cinnamon Sticks. Impart the delicious, warm, and cozy flavor of cinnamon into your delicious homemade apple cider recipe.

What liquor goes well in apple cider? ›

Many alcohols mix well with apple cider. Dark liquors like bourbon (my pick) or dark rum are traditional, but they are by no means the only option. Vodka pairs well with apple cider and is a good light option. You can even let guests each pick their own.

Is Captain Morgan good in apple cider? ›

This was tested with Angry Orchard hard apple cider and Captain Morgan spiced rum. I absolutely love how cozy and refreshing this spiced co*cktail is and I know you'll love it too!

Is rum or bourbon better in apple cider? ›

Apple cider has a natural affinity for dark spirits, and bourbon is a classic. While you could load this up with all kinds of winter spice, we keep things simple: cider, spirit, a little honey to balance the booze, and a cinnamon stick to garnish.

What whiskey is best with cider? ›

Looking for the best whiskey for apple cider? Reach for BLACKENED's award-winning, super-premium blend, crafted using only the finest hand-selected, well-aged bourbons and ryes. Want to kick your apple cider whiskey co*cktail up a notch? Try BLACKENED's cask strength whiskey.

What compliments apple cider? ›

Apple pie, caramel flan, and fruit tarts are all great desserts to pair with cider. The fruity and sweet flavors in the desserts complement the fruity and sweet flavors in cider. The acidity in cider also helps to balance out the richness of desserts, making them one of the best food pairings for cider.

What's a good mixer for Captain Morgan spiced apple? ›

Find a heatproof glass or mug. Fill it with 50ml Captain Morgan Sliced Apple and 50ml apple juice. Add 100-150ml boiling water to fill, garnish with a lemon wedge or seasonal spices and enjoy!

What Flavours go well with cider? ›

Some ideas
Some ideasRecommended cider(s)
Saltwater fishBalanced or slightly bittersharp extra-dry
Roasted or grilled red meatBalanced dry or slightly bittersharp cider
Game, tripe sausage, tripe, stewBittersweet dry or Cornouaille cider PDO
Grain-based vegetarian dishesBalanced or slightly bittersharp dry cider
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