Lactose Free Chamomile & Vanilla Spiced Apple Cider
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced apple cider is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up under a blanket the moment the temperature drops. Fresh-pressed unfiltered cider forms a rich, naturally sweet base, while Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, and a whisper of turmeric layer in warmth and complexity that feels almost medicinal in the best possible way. Chamomile and vanilla powder steep gently into the hot cider, rounding out the spice with something floral and soft — it's a combination that smells absolutely incredible as it warms on the stove. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no swapping, substituting, or second-guessing involved. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end brightens everything up and keeps the sweetness from honey from tipping into cloying territory. Straining the finished cider through a fine-mesh sieve gives it a clean, polished pour that looks just as good as it tastes. Whether you're serving it at a holiday gathering or just treating yourself on a quiet evening, this is the kind of cozy drink that earns a permanent spot in your rotation.
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4 servings
- 4 cups fresh-pressed apple cider (unfiltered)
- 3 chamomile tea bags (or 3 tsp loose dried chamomile flowers)
- ½ tsp vanilla powder
- 2 sticks ceylon cinnamon
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp honey, plus more to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For serving
- apple slices or ceylon cinnamon sticks, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple cider, Ceylon cinnamon sticks, sliced ginger, and ground turmeric in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Warm, stirring occasionally, until the cider just begins to steam and small bubbles form around the edges, about 8–10 minutes — do not bring to a full boil.
- 2
Reduce the heat to low. Add the chamomile tea bags and vanilla powder, pressing the bags gently to submerge them. Steep for 5 minutes, then remove and discard the tea bags and cinnamon sticks.
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