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From August thru October you can find the most beautiful and delicious pears - largely coming from western states (California, Oregon and Washington).
Some of the most popular varieties are the juicy and sweet Bartlett (green), firm and crunchy Bosc (brown) and the sweet Anjou (green or red).
Immune Boost - Pears contain copper, potassium and other minerals
Dietary Fiber - Pears contain a lot of fiber which is not only good for your gut, but also promote overall digestive health
Heart Health - Pears are rich in potent antioxidants, such as procyanidins and quercetin, that can boost heart health
This pear cider is great on it's own piping hot, but when you add a bit of spiced rum or bourbon it makes a pretty spectacular cool weather cocktail!
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Strain cider through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher. Stir in the maple syrup until it is dissolved and serve hot.
Fill slow cooker to the top with water. Cook on high heat for 3-4 hours or on low heat for 6-8 hours.
Quarter pears and oranges. Place fruit in the slow cooker Add cinnamon sticks, star anise, ginger slices, nutmeg and cloves.
An hour before the cider is done cooking, use a potato masher to mash the fruit once it is softened. Cook for an additional hour.