High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Spiced Apple Cider with Ceylon Cinnamon & Ginger
Warm, fragrant, and deeply spiced, this simmered cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold afternoon feel like a celebration. Fresh-pressed, unfiltered apple cider forms the base, bringing natural sweetness without any of the processed sweeteners that sneak into so many store-bought versions. A touch of pure maple syrup handles any extra sweetness you need — no corn-derived additives, no mystery ingredients, just real food. Ceylon cinnamon and fresh ginger steep together low and slow, layering in warmth and a gentle heat that feels genuinely complex, while turmeric adds a subtle earthiness that rounds everything out beautifully. The whole process is as simple as it gets: combine, simmer, strain, and sip. It's the kind of recipe that rewards patience — those 15 to 20 minutes on the stove fill your kitchen with an aroma that's almost reason enough to make it. Ladle it into your favorite mug and adjust the maple syrup to taste, because this one is entirely yours to dial in.
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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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