Warm up this season with mulling spices. Whether you’re making spiced cider or mulled wine, this aromatic blend will fill your home with cozy vibes.
Mulling spices are fragrant blends of to infuse warmth and flavor into beverages like cider or wine, which typically includes cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, and dried citrus peel, but can be customized with additions like star anise, ginger, or cardamom for a unique twist.
Pears are nature’s sweet treat and a nutritional powerhouse. Here’s why you should add them to your plate: they are high in fiber, vitamin C, heart-healthy potassium, low in calories and they are antioxidant- rich and perfect in sweet or savory recipes.
Here is a warm and elegant dessert for the holiday season. These Spiced Cider Poached Pears are infused with flavors of cinnamon and spices, perfect for a cozy night in or entertaining guests.
Spiced Cider Poached Pears
6 medium pears Bosc, Bartlett, or Anjou 3 cups Honeycrisp apple cider 1/2 cup orange juice 2 tsp ground cinnamon 2 tsp ground cloves 1 tsp ground allspice 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp Chinese five spice 3 cups cottage cheese, 1% Peel pears and leave whole. If needed cut bottoms, so they will sit flat. Whisk together apple cider, orange juice, and spices.
Add pears to the Instant pot, stem up and pour in cider mixture.
Secure the cooker lid and turn pressure release knob to a sealed position.
Cook at high pressure for 6 minutes.
When cooking is complete, use a quick release.
With a slotted spoon, carefully remove the pears from the pot and set aside.
Turn cooker to sauté and bring poaching liquid to a boil, continue cooking, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching, until liquid is reduced to a thick sauce.
In food processor with S blade attachment, add cottage cheese and process until smooth.
Leave pears whole and serve on a bed of cottage cheese with two tablespoons of the reduced sauce.
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