Citrus 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 evening feel instantly cozier. Fresh-pressed apple cider gets a long, slow simmer with Ceylon cinnamon sticks, fresh ginger, ground turmeric, and bay leaves — no orange peel, lemon juice, or citrus of any kind in sight. That matters more than you might think, because so many spiced cider recipes lean on citrus slices or zest as a flavor shortcut, leaving people who need to avoid it with very few options. Here, the warmth comes entirely from those aromatic spices, and the result is rich, layered, and absolutely satisfying on its own terms. A touch of pure maple syrup rounds out the sweetness without any hidden additives, and you can dial it up or down to your taste. Straining everything through a fine-mesh sieve at the end gives you a beautifully clear, silky mug with none of the texture of the solids. It's simple enough for a weeknight but special enough to serve to guests.

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