Four Daughters Pear Cider Recipe

Time2h

Serves10

American Cider / Spring Valley, MN / 5.5%

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Pears
Wash the fresh pears thoroughly. Cut them into quarters, removing the seeds and stems.
2
Extract Juice
In a large pot, combine the quartered pears and water. Simmer on medium heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pears are soft.

3
Strain the Mixture
Using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, strain the pear mixture into a large bowl or fermentation vessel. Press down on the solids to extract as much juice as possible.
4
Add Ingredients
To the strained pear juice, add sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon sticks, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and yeast. Stir well to combine.
5
Ferment
Transfer the mixture to a fermentation vessel. Seal it with an airlock and allow it to ferment for about 1-2 weeks, or until fermentation activity has slowed.

6
Prepare Bottles
Clean and sanitize your bottles and caps. This is crucial to prevent contamination.
7
Bottle the Cider
Carefully siphon the cider into the prepared bottles, leaving about an inch of space at the top. Cap the bottles securely.
8
Carbonate
Allow the bottled cider to carbonate at room temperature for another week. After that, refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.