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Autumn-Winter Hot Apple-Pear Drink with Ginger and Maple Caramel

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Description

A warming, aromatic drink for cold days that combines the sweetness of baked apples and pears with the sharper note of fresh ginger and spicy seasonings. The drink has a smooth, slightly thick consistency and a golden-amber color; served in clear cups, it looks very impressive with cinnamon sticks, star anise, and delicate caramel flakes. This is a non-alcoholic option (the adult version can be spiced up with rum as an option) perfect for family gatherings, afternoon parties, or as a warm dessert by the fireplace. It tastes great on its own or served with gingerbread cookies or cheesecake – it soothes and warms and pairs beautifully with desserts that have a vanilla aroma.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (14)

Servings:
4
  • Apple 1.7 szt.
  • Pear 1.8 szt.
  • Fresh ginger 30 g
  • Clear apple juice (100% no added sugar) 500 ml
  • Water 300 ml
  • Lemon juice 40 ml
  • Butter 30 g
  • Maple syrup 80 ml
  • Brown sugar 100 g
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Cinnamon stick 3 szt.
  • Cloves 2 g
  • Gwiazdki anyżu 10 szt.
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Almond flakes 30 g
  • Dark rum 2.7 łyżki
💰 Szacowany koszt dania: ~54.55 PLN (13.64 PLN/porcję)

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Preparation steps

Preparing the fruits

1

Wash the apples and pears thoroughly under running water with a vegetable brush. Peel the fruits if the skin is very thick or waxed; otherwise, you can leave the skin on for color and fiber. Remove the cores and cut the fruits into eighths or thicker slices (about 1-2 cm). The cut fruits should be roughly the same size to cook evenly.

Ingredients: Apple, Pear
Use a sharp knife and a cutting board. If you don't want to peel, reduce the cooking time by 2-3 minutes if the fruit is soft. Be careful to remove the hard seed cores.
2

Peel the ginger with a small spoon or vegetable peeler and grate it on a fine grater. Measure out 30 g of grated ginger (it should be a small handful).

Ingredients: Fresh ginger
Use a fine grater or blender to achieve a fresh, strong aroma. If you prefer it milder, use 20 g.

Cooking the drink

3

In a large pot (with a capacity of at least 2.5 liters), pour in 500 ml of apple juice and 300 ml of water. Add the chopped apples and pears, grated ginger, 2 cinnamon sticks, 1 clove, and 1 star anise. Place the pot over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil.

Ingredients: Clear apple juice (100% no added sugar), Water, Apple, Pear, Fresh ginger, Cinnamon stick, Cloves, Gwiazdki anyżu
The best pot is a wide stainless steel pot with a diameter of 20-24 cm; use a lid to speed up the process. Do not use a very small pot, the fruits and liquid need space.
4

Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 18-22 minutes. The drink is ready when the fruits are soft and easily pierced with a fork (not mushy). The liquid should take on a deeper color, and the spicy aroma should be pronounced.

Ingredients: Apple, Pear, Fresh ginger, Cinnamon stick, Cloves, Gwiazdki anyżu
Maintain the temperature so that the liquid only moves slightly (small bubbles at the bottom). Boiling too vigorously will make the drink cloudy.

Mixing and straining

5

After cooking, remove the pot from the heat and take out the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and most of the star anise (leave 1 star for decoration). Let it cool slightly for 5 minutes. Blend the contents of the pot with an immersion blender or transfer in batches to a countertop blender and blend until smooth (about 30-45 seconds per batch), until there are no large pieces of fruit.

Ingredients: Apple, Pear, Fresh ginger, Clear apple juice (100% no added sugar)
If you are using a jug blender, fill it up to 2/3 of its capacity and hold a towel on the lid to avoid spilling hot contents. You want a smooth consistency, but not necessarily completely silky — a bit of texture is desirable.
6

Strain the blended mixture through a fine sieve set over a pot or large bowl, pressing with a spoon to obtain a smooth drink. Return the resulting liquid to low heat, add 80 g of maple syrup and 40 g of lemon juice. Heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring to combine the ingredients; do not allow to boil.

Ingredients: Maple syrup, Lemon juice, Apple, Pear
Use a silicone or wooden spoon for mashing. If you want a clearer drink, strain it twice through cheesecloth.

Caramel and decoration

7

Prepare the caramel: in a medium heavy-bottomed pan, heat 100 g of brown sugar over medium heat. Do not stir with a spoon at first — gently shake the pan to allow the sugar to melt evenly. When the sugar starts to brown (after 5-7 minutes), add 30 g of butter and quickly stir with a silicone spatula until the caramel is smooth. Carefully pour a thin layer of caramel onto a flat baking sheet lined with parchment paper and leave to set (about 5-8 minutes). Once set, break the caramel sheets into pieces for decoration.

Ingredients: Brown sugar, Butter
Be careful — the caramel is very hot. Use a wide, heavy pan and keep your hands away from the steam. If the caramel starts to smoke, reduce the heat.

Final heating and seasoning

8

Taste the drink and adjust if necessary with an additional 10-20 g of maple syrup (if you prefer it sweeter) or a bit of lemon juice (if acidity is needed). Keep the drink hot on very low heat, but do not let it boil.

Ingredients: Maple syrup, Lemon juice
Taste with a small teaspoon — remember that a hot drink can give a different perceived level of sweetness than a cold one.

Serving

9

Pour the hot drink into four large, transparent mugs or heat-resistant glasses, about 200-220 ml each. Place 1 cinnamon stick and 1 small star anise in each mug. Top with a piece of caramel flake. If serving the alcoholic version, add 40 ml of dark rum to each portion just before serving.

Ingredients: Cinnamon stick, Gwiazdki anyżu, Brown sugar, Dark rum
Use cups with thicker walls to avoid burns. If you want a caramel-free option (e.g. for children), decorate with a slice of dried pear and 1 almond petal.

Decoration

10

If you are using almond flakes (optional), toast them in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes over medium heat until lightly browned and fragrant. Sprinkle them over each serving just before serving.

Ingredients: Almond flakes
Stir the flakes constantly, as they can burn quickly. Use a wide pan and remove from heat as soon as they reach a golden color.

Fun Fact

💡

The drink is inspired by traditional hot ciders from Northern Europe, where baked fruits and spiced spices have been used for centuries to warm up during winter celebrations. Maple syrup adds a touch of North America, combining two regional flavors.

Best for

wieczór przy kominku spotkanie świąteczne impreza dla dorosłych (wersja z rumem) popołudniowe przyjęcie dla rodziny

Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve the hot drink in transparent glasses or mugs to showcase the color. Add a cinnamon stick to each mug as a stirrer. For the caramel-free version, serve a slice of orange caramelized over the fire for decoration. For children, omit the rum and serve the caramel separately.

🥡 Storage

Store the drink in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 48 hours. To reheat, warm slowly over low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring. Store the caramel flakes in a dry place at room temperature for up to 24 hours (otherwise they will soften). Do not freeze the caramel.

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