Crockpot Spiced Pear Cider Recipe
This Crockpot Spiced Pear Cider is a warm, fragrant, and cozy drink perfect for chilly days and holiday gatherings. Crafted with ripe pears, sweet apple, orange slices, warming spices, and a touch of maple syrup, it simmers low and slow in a crockpot, filling your home with irresistible aromas and delivering a comforting, layered flavor that’s easy to make and delightful to sip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 6 ripe pears, cored and quartered
- 1 sweet apple, cored and quartered
- 1 orange, sliced (with peel)
- 1/2 white onion, peeled and quartered
Spices and Flavorings
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 5 whole cloves
- 2 star anise
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
Liquids
- 6 cups water
Instructions
- Prep the Fruit: Add 6 ripe pears (cored and quartered), 1 sweet apple (cored and quartered), 1 orange (sliced with peel), and 1/2 white onion (peeled and quartered) into the crockpot, preparing the base of your cider.
- Add the Spices: Place 3 cinnamon sticks, 5 whole cloves, 2 star anise, and 1 tablespoon of grated fresh ginger directly over the fruit in the crockpot, infusing the drink with warm, layered aromas.
- Sweeten and Flavor: Pour in 1/3 cup maple syrup and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract to add natural sweetness and depth of flavor.
- Add Water: Pour 6 cups of water over all the ingredients, ensuring everything is submerged to allow full infusion during cooking.
- Cook on Low: Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours (or HIGH for 2-3 hours), until the fruit is very soft and the flavors are rich and fragrant.
- Mash and Simmer: Use a potato masher to gently mash the softened fruit in the crockpot, then let it simmer for an additional 20 minutes to deepen flavors.
- Strain and Serve: Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large pitcher or bowl to remove solids, and serve warm in mugs for the perfect cozy drink.
Notes
- Do not skip the onion—it adds subtle depth without altering the taste.
- Low and slow cooking is preferred to develop flavors without burning the fruit.
- Strain well with a fine mesh or cheesecloth for a smooth cider free of chunks or sediment.
- Use ripe pears for proper breakdown and rich flavor.
- Can be made a day ahead and reheated; flavors improve after resting.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more maple syrup or apple juice if desired.
- Whole spices are preferred to avoid grit; ground spices can be used with additional straining.
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
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