Sleigh Driver
Type: Beverage
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Serves: 12
 
Ingredients
  • 1 cup water
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • 1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
  • 3 pears, chopped into bite-size pieces, divided
  • 2 quarts apple cider
  • 1 lemon, halved and sliced
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Combine water, sugar, ginger and pears in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Strain out the solids and return the mixture to the pan.
  2. Add the remaining pears, cider, lemon and allspice and heat over medium-high heat, stirring often, for 15 minutes.
  3. Add cranberries and vanilla and reduce the heat to medium-low (the liquid should be simmering, not boiling). Let simmer for 10 minutes. Server in heat-safe mugs.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 130 Fat: 0 Carbohydrates: 33 Sodium: 20 Fiber: 2 Protein: 0 Cholesterol: 0
Recipe by JTA Wellness; San Antonio Dietitians at https://dev6.odysseydesignhosting.com/2014/12/sleigh-driver/