Easy Sipping

Pear & Apple Cider

Warm up with an easy spiced cider — a mug of this is certain to chase those cold winter nights away.

Makes 8 servings (8 cups) Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 7 hours (low)

4 pears (such as Bartlett), chopped4 apples (such as Fuji), chopped1/2 cup packed brown sugar3 cinnamon sticks (3-inch)2 tsp. whole allspice1 tsp. whole cloves1 knob fresh ginger (1-inch), peeled and thinly sliced1 vanilla bean,5 cups water