Slow Cooker Cranberry-Pear Cider

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A festive, warm fall and winter beverage, perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Submitted by chpmnk42
Updated on January 27, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 hrs
Total Time:
5 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 16 whole cloves

  • 1 medium orange

  • 10 medium pears

  • 2 cups cranberries

  • 4 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks

  • 1 whole nutmeg

  • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup

  • 8 cups water

  • Garnish:

  • 1 medium orange, sliced

  • 1 medium pear, sliced

  • ¼ cup fresh cranberries

  • 2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks

Directions

  1. Push cloves into the orange rind. Cut orange into quarters and place in a large slow cooker.

  2. Cut pears into quarters, leaving peels and cores. Place in the slow cooker, along with cranberries, cinnamon sticks, and whole nutmeg. Pour in water, cover, and cook on Low for 4 hours.

  3. Mash all ingredients with a whisk or potato masher. Continue to cook for 1 more hour.

  4. Strain all solids with a fine mesh sieve. Rinse out the slow cooker.

  5. Return the strained cider to the slow cooker. Pour in maple syrup and stir to combine. Add orange and pear slices, cranberries, and cinnamon sticks for garnish.

Cook's Note:

You can substitute brown sugar for maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

214 Calories
1g Fat
56g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 214
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Sodium 17mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 56g 20%
Dietary Fiber 12g 42%
Total Sugars 35g
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 36mg 40%
Calcium 98mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 416mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.