BHA & BHT 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. It starts with fresh-pressed, unfiltered apple cider — no added sugar, no preservatives — and gets layered with Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, turmeric, and bay leaves for a complexity that store-bought spiced ciders simply can't match. Ceylon cinnamon in particular is worth seeking out; its softer, more floral character pairs beautifully with the brightness of fresh ginger without overwhelming the apple base. A touch of pure maple syrup rounds everything out, and you can adjust it to your own taste right at the end. For anyone navigating synthetic antioxidant additives like BHA and BHT, the ingredient list here is refreshingly clean — every component is whole, recognizable, and free of the preservatives that sneak into so many packaged beverages and flavoring blends. The process is simple: simmer, strain, and sip. It's the kind of recipe you'll want to keep 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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