Spiced Pear Cider

Ingredients

• 16 whole allspice berries
• 8 whole cloves
• 4 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
• 6 cups unsweetened pear juice
• 2 cups pear nectar

Preparation

1. Place allspice, cloves and cinnamon sticks in the conter of a coffee filter or an 8-inch square of cheesecloth. Gather edges and tie with a small piece of kitchen string. Combine spice bag, pear juice and pear nectar in a 3-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low setting 3 hours. Remove and discard spice bag. Serve hot. Makes 8 cups.