Spiced Cranberry-Pear Cider

1. 1

   Bring cranberries, ginger, cinnamon stick, and 3 1/2 cups water to a simmer in medium saucepan.

2. 2

   Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove ginger and cinnamon stick, and set aside.

4. 4

   Strain cranberry mixture into another saucepan, pressing down on solids to extract all liquid.

5. 5

   (You should have about 3 cups liquid.)

6. 6

   Return ginger and cinnamon stick to cranberry juice, and add pear juice, sugar, and vanilla bean.

7. 7

   Bring to a simmer, and reduce heat to medium-low.

8. 8

   Simmer 10 minutes, then remove ginger, cinnamon stick, and vanilla bean.

9. 9

   Add diced pear (if using), and remove from heat.

10. 10

    Serve warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.