Mulled Hard Pear Cider Recipe

• 4 (22-ounce) bottles hard pear cider
• Zest of 1 medium orange, removed in large strips
• 1 (3-inch) piece ginger, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick pieces
• 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, seeds scraped, seeds and pod reserved (optional)
• 1/2 cup brandy
• 1/2 cup honey

1. Place the cider, orange zest, ginger, and vanilla seeds and pod (if using) in a large pot, stir to combine, and bring to a simmer over high heat.
2. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat and let steep for 20 minutes.
4. Stir in the brandy and honey, pour into heatproof mugs, and serve.

bottles hard pear, orange, ginger, vanilla bean, brandy, honey

Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/mulled-hard-pear-cider-14574 (may not work)