New Perry sparkles like Champagne
Our new Perry pear cider is here in its new-look can! Cider made from pears is called Perry! We use dessert varieties in Australia to make light, easy drinking Perry. Our Perry can be a great substitute for a beautiful champagne. It is soft and...
Our new Perry pear cider is here in its new-look can! Cider made from pears is called Perry! We use dessert varieties in Australia to make light, easy drinking Perry.
Our Perry can be a great substitute for a beautiful champagne. It is soft and delicate and is equally lovely to drink with a Thai-inspired meal or creamy pasta.
There is a saying ‘grow pears for your heirs’ as Perry pear tree varieties from Europe have been known to live up to 400 years, and can grow to a height of 50 metres. Mature trees can grow up to 2 tonnes of fruit.
Pears were cultivated by the Romans, who stewed them with honey and introduced the fruit to Britain. Pears naturally contain sorbitol, which can have a laxative effect for some people. So enjoy them in moderation.
As we head into the colder months it’s time for warm cider. Here’s an easy version incorporating pear and apple.
Warm spiced pear and apple cider
Slice an apple (pink lady) and a pear and place in a pot. Add 2x 375ml can Darkes Perry, 2 x 375ml can Darkes Dry Cider, 1 cup Darkes cloudy apple juice, 1 dessert spoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract,
1 cinnamon stick, 1 whole clove, ¼ star anise.
Heat over medium-high heat until boiling. Stir and reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Use a strainer to remove what remains of the apples, pears and whole spices.
Serve warm and enjoy!
