FAST FIX
Our perfectly spiced, pear-flavored beverage is a wonderful alternative to traditional apple cider.
—TASTE OF HOME TEST KITCHEN
PREP: 5 MIN. • COOK: 3 HOURS • MAKES: 20 SERVINGS
12 cups unsweetened apple juice
4 cups pear nectar
8 cinnamon sticks (3 inch)
1 tablespoon whole allspice
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1. In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine juice and nectar. Place cinnamon sticks, allspice and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Place bag in slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until heated through. Discard the spice bag. Serve warm.