Barley Free Spiced Apple Cider with Ceylon Cinnamon & Ginger
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced apple cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold afternoon feel like a celebration. Fresh-pressed apple cider gets a slow simmer with Ceylon cinnamon sticks, fresh ginger, and a whisper of turmeric, building layers of flavor that feel almost luxurious for something so simple. Ceylon cinnamon is worth seeking out here — its softer, more floral character plays beautifully against the bright heat of the ginger without overwhelming the natural sweetness of the apple. A touch of pure maple syrup rounds everything out, and you can dial it up or down to match your mood. The whole thing strains clean into your mug, so every sip is silky smooth with no stray bits. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, this recipe is naturally free of any grain-derived ingredients — every component is a whole food or pure spice, so there's nothing hidden to worry about. It's the kind of cozy, crowd-pleasing drink you'll want on rotation all season long.
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4 servings
- 4 cups fresh-pressed apple cider (unfiltered, no added sugar or preservatives)
- 2 ceylon cinnamon sticks
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 3 whole dried bay leaves
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup, plus more to taste
- 1 medium apple, cored and thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple cider, Ceylon cinnamon sticks, ginger slices, turmeric, bay leaves, and apple slices (if using) in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the maple syrup.
- 2
Bring the cider to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes, until the cider is fragrant and the spice flavors are fully infused.
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