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I fall in love with a different flavor or ingredient every season. Last year, quince; this year, boiled cider is my jam. Most definitely, it is my new favorite fall ingredient to experiment with. So happy with this recipe.
Boiled Cider?
You can purchase boiled cider online at King Arthur Flour or, like me, make your own. Bring a gallon of apple cider to a boil in a large pot. Then simmer it on a low flame for 4 to 5 hours until it becomes a thick syrup. Trust me, the flavor punch in the syrup is well worth the effort. It works beautifully in these Boiled Cider Pear Oatmeal Cookies.
My earlier contributions to Operation Cookie Takeover have been colorful and fun creations. However, this year I concentrated more on flavor than shape and color. So what’s more comforting than homemade oatmeal cookies? And what represents Fall or Thanksgiving more than apple cider?
In addition to the jar of boiled cider hanging out in my fridge, I also had some dried pears on hand. Soon, this all came together in a wonderful and delicious way. This is now my new favorite oatmeal cookie recipe. Two dozen of these Boiled Cider Pear Oatmeal Cookies shipped out to a United States Army corporal this past week to thank him for his service.
Boiled Cider Pear Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup boiled cider*
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped dried pear
Instructions
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Heat oven to 350°F.
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Line two baking sheets with baking or parchment paper.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, apple pie spice, nutmeg, and salt.
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Beat the butter and brown and white sugars until well combined.
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Add the eggs and vanilla. top the mixer at intervals and scrape down the sides of the bowl.
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Beat in the boiled cider until just combined.
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Add the combined dry ingredients.
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Mix in the oats and pear pieces.
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Use a spoon or cookie scoop to portion out the cookie dough on the baking sheets.
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Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until the cookies start to turn golden brown.
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Remove from oven and transfer to wire racks to let the cookies cool completely.
Recipe Notes
- To make Boiled Cider bring a gallon of apple cider to a boil in a large pot. Simmer it on a low flame for 4 to 5 hours until it becomes a thick syrup.
So, do you like these Boiled Cider Pear Oatmeal Cookies? Then also check out some of these other delicious recipes:
BOILED APPLE CIDER PIE
APPLE CIDER DOUGHNUT PUDDING WITH CARAMEL RUM SAUCE
PISTACHIO ESPRESSO OATMEAL COOKIES
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Love these! I was originally looking for ways to use canned pears when I came across this recipe. After committing to it, I realized I had to make boiled cider from scratch, dry my canned pears in the oven (lol) and make apple pie spice. Three days later… and the recipe was a hit! One bottle of apple cider boiled down to 2/3 cups of boiled cider FYI. I used 3-4 pears and it dried to about 1/2 cup so I ended up using 1/2 cup of walnuts as well. We ate a dozen cookies right off the tray, the cookie dough is amazing, and I am about to make another batch for the fam. I am excited to make another batch of this with the remained boiled cider later on this season. I will most likely order Vermont spiced cider online now that I know how good this is. Thanks so much for sharing this – I learned so many new skills. 🙂