Pear Toddy

Serves: 2
Prep:  5min
Cook: 15min
Total: 25min

Ingredients

• 1 chopped peeled pear
• 1 tsp unsalted butter
• 2 cups apple cider
• 4 inch each of lemon zest and orange zest
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 4 cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1/4 cup pear brandy
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. Cook 1 chopped peeled pear in 1 tsp unsalted butter in saucepan over medium heat until softened, 5 minutes.

2. Add 2 cups apple cider, a 4" strip each of lemon zest and orange zest, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1 Tbsp honey, 4 cloves, and 1 cinnamon stick. Simmer 10 minutes.

3. Strain through sieve. Stir in 1/4 cup pear brandy and 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice. Pour into 2 mugs. Garnish with orange zest.

Nutritional Facts per serving

Calories                 266.6 cal
Fat                         1.9 g
Saturated fat          1.2 g
Cholesterol             5.1 mg
Sodium                   27.9 mg
Carbohydrates        42.7 g
Total sugars            37.7 g
Dietary fiber            0.1 g
Protein                    0.2 g

Healthy Recipe Courtesy of Rodale Recipe Finder

Photo: Beth Galton