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Winter infusion of roasted pears, cider, and spices

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Description

A warming, aromatic winter drink that combines the sweetness of roasted pears with the fruity base of apple cider and deep notes of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and star anise. The drink has an amber color, floating soft pear halves, and thin slices of orange — it looks impressive and festive. Perfect for chilly evenings, as a non-alcoholic alternative to mulled wine, and excellent with chocolate desserts or cheesecake. The drink is vegetarian and can easily be made vegan by omitting honey or replacing it with maple syrup.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (11)

Servings:
4
  • Pear 1.7 szt.
  • Apple cider (100% apple juice) 800 ml
  • Orange 1 szt.
  • Lemon 0.6 szt.
  • Water 100 ml
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Cinnamon stick 4.7 szt.
  • Ground cardamom 2 g
  • Cloves 3 g
  • Star anise 0.8 szt.
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Honey 60 ml
  • Fresh mint 0.1 pęczków
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Preparation steps

Preparing the fruits

1

Wash the pears and orange under running water. Dry the orange, zest a thin layer of peel (only the orange part) from half of the orange using a zester, and slice the remaining orange into thin slices about 4-5 mm thick. Cut the pears in half lengthwise and use a teaspoon to remove the cores. Immediately drizzle the pears with lemon juice (about 15-20 g of juice) to prevent them from browning.

Ingredients: Pear, Orange, Lemon
Use a grater with fine holes for the citrus zest. If the pears are very large, you can cut them into quarters—it's important that the pieces are of similar thickness so they bake evenly.

Baking

2

Preheat the oven to 200°C (top-bottom). Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Place the halved pears cut side down on the tray, leaving some space between them. If you want a more intense caramelization, lightly brush with a bit of honey (about 20 g - optional). Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the flesh is soft when pressed with the end of a spoon and the edges begin to caramelize to a golden-brown color.

Ingredients: Pear, Honey
Use a flat baking tray measuring about 30×20 cm. If you don't have an oven, you can also brown the pears in a cast iron skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side. Be careful not to burn the honey — if you are using it, bake until lightly caramelized.

Cooking the drink

3

In a medium pot with a capacity of about 1.5-2 l, place the apple cider and 100 ml of water. Add the cinnamon sticks, ground cardamom, cloves, star anise, and the grated zest of half an orange. Heat over medium heat until small bubbles appear on the surface (do not bring to a strong boil) for 8-10 minutes — the drink should have an aromatic scent of spices.

Ingredients: Apple cider (100% apple juice), Water, Cinnamon stick, Ground cardamom, Cloves, Star anise, Orange
Use a heavy-bottomed pot to evenly release the spices' aromas and prevent burning. Do not allow it to reach a full, vigorous boil — cooking too strongly will burn off the cider's aromas.

Adding fruits to the drink

4

Reduce the heat to low and add thin slices of orange (leftover after zesting) to the pot. Simmer gently for 3 minutes to allow the slices to release their flavor. Add the baked pear halves to the pot (you can cut them into smaller pieces if you wish). Heat for another 2-3 minutes to let the pears absorb the aroma of the drink.

Ingredients: Orange, Pear
Use a slotted spoon or tongs to gently place and remove the pears — they will be soft when heated. Do not stir vigorously to avoid breaking the fruit pieces.

Sweetening and straining

5

Taste the drink — if you want more sweetness, add honey (all or part of the 60 g provided) and stir over low heat until it dissolves (30-60 seconds). Turn off the heat and strain the drink through a fine sieve into a clean jug to remove the spice sticks and seeds. If you are using honey, remember that the intensity of sweetness varies depending on the honey — add it gradually.

Ingredients: Honey
Use a fine sieve or cheesecloth to strain for a clear drink. If you want a vegan drink, replace the honey with maple syrup in the same weight.

Serving

6

Reheat (if the drink has cooled) to a steaming temperature, but not boiling. Pour into 4 tall, heatproof glasses or mugs, about 200-220 ml each. In each glass, place half or a quarter of a baked pear and one slice of orange. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint (a few leaves) and one star anise on top as decoration.

Ingredients: Fresh mint, Pear, Orange
The best are glasses with a thick bottom or thermal mugs. Use a ladle for pouring to avoid damaging the fruit pieces. Additionally, you can add 1–2 teaspoons of orange liqueur for an adult version (optional).

Additional tips

7

If you prepare the drink in advance, store it in a sealed pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 72 hours. Before serving, heat slowly over low heat and optionally add more honey or lemon juice to taste. Leftover baked pears can be served later as a topping for yogurt or oatmeal.

Ingredients: Water, Apple cider (100% apple juice)
Do not reheat the drink over high heat — you will lose the aromas. Heat slowly, stirring occasionally, to prevent the drink from burning.

Fun Fact

💡

Pears are one of the oldest cultivated fruits in the world; in European cuisine, they were often paired with spices in medieval dishes and drinks.

Best for

wieczór przy kominku świąteczne spotkanie zimowy brunch

Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve the drink in clear glasses to showcase the caramelized pears and orange slices. You can add a thin twist of orange peel to each serving as an elegant decoration. For adults, optionally serve with a glass of orange liqueur on the side.

🥡 Storage

Store the drink in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 72 hours. To reheat, pour the contents into a pot and warm over low heat until steaming; do not allow it to boil vigorously. The baked pears can be stored in a separate container for up to 48 hours and used as a topping.

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