Apple Whiskey Cider | Slow Cooked

• Ingredients
• 5 organic apples, cored
• 2 organic red pears, cored
• 16 ounces water
• 4 tablespoons mulling spices
• 1-2 shots whiskey (per glass of apple cider)
• 4-6 cinnamon sticks (set a few aside for garnish)
• 2-4 sprigs rosemary (garnish)
• Additional Materials
• slow cooker
• Vitamix (or standard juicer)
• strainer
• cheesecloth (or tea infuser)
• small cutting knife
• wooden spatula
• serving ladle
• 4-8 serving glasses

1. 1. Using a small sharp knife, cut the apples and pears into large pieces. Discard the cores and any seeds.
2. 2. Add the apple and pear slices into the Vitamix (or standard juicer). Pour 16 oz of water into Vitamix and blend until all ingredients are fully combined into a liquid form.
3. 3. Strain the apple/pear juice over the slow cooker, making sure to catch any remaining bits of fruit.
4. 4. Tie 4 Tablespoons of mulling spices into a cheesecloth square and add to the slow cooker. Or if you own a tea infuser feel free to fill it with mulling spices instead. Either method works well.
5. 5. Add in 4 whole cinnamon sticks.
6. 6. Turn the slow cooker on low heat and bring the cider to a simmer, about 2 - 4 hours. Stir occasionally.
7. 7. Once you're ready to serve, ladle 1 cup of hot cider into each glass (this recipe can make up to 8 cups). Then top off each glass of cider with a shot of whiskey and gently stir. For a festive touch, garnish your glass of cider with a sprig of fresh rosemary, happy drinking!

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Taken from food52.com/recipes/62848-apple-whiskey-cider-slow-cooked (may not work)