Cider Poached Apples and Pears (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Egg-Free, Vegetarian, Paleo

• Produce

  • 2 Apples, large
  • 2 tsp Mint, fresh leaves
  • 1 Orange, large
  • 1 Pear, large

• Condiments

  • 2 tbsp Maple syrup or honey, pure

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tsp Cardamom, ground
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
  • 2 Cinnamon sticks

• Dairy

  • 1/2 cup Coconut milk yogurt

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 2 cups R.w. knudsen sparkling glogg

• Liquids

  • 1 1/2 cups Water, filtered

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 cups R.W. Knudsen Sparkling Glogg
• 1½ cups filtered water
• 2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup or honey
• 1 large orange
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp. ground cardamom
• 2 large apples
• 1 large pear
• ½ cup coconut milk yogurt (or almond milk yogurt), for garnish
• 2 tsp. finely chopped fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Directions

• Combine the maple syrup or honey, Glogg, water, and bring to a boil in a medium saucepan.
• Meanwhile, slice one of the apples into ½ inch pieces (large dice). Slice the other apple into 4 large slices. Slice the pear into 4 large slices. Set aside.
• When the liquid is boiling, lower the heat to a simmer and add the orange peel, orange segments, cinnamon sticks, ground cinnamon, cardamom, apples and pears and cover. In a pot on the stove top for 30 minutes or until the apples and pears are very tender. Remove the apples, pears and oranges with a slotted spoon. Discard any other pieces and transfer the liquid to small saucepan and simmer until it becomes thick over medium-high heat, about 20 minutes. The liquid will form a thick reduction.
• In a large shallow bowl, add the pears and apples, drizzle with the reduction and top with yogurt and fresh mint. Serve immediately.
• (Use the oranges for another use or add to yogurt for breakfast the next day!)