Low Iodine 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 long, slow simmer with Ceylon cinnamon sticks, fresh ginger, turmeric, and bay leaves until every sip is layered with cozy, aromatic flavor. Ceylon cinnamon is worth seeking out here — its softer, more floral character pairs beautifully with the brightness of the ginger and the earthy warmth of turmeric. Managing iodine intake can make even simple pleasures feel complicated, but every ingredient in this mug is naturally free of the high-iodine culprits like dairy, seafood, and iodized salt. Pure maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, letting you dial the sweetness up or down without reaching for anything processed or questionable. Straining out the solids at the end leaves you with a silky, clear drink that looks as good as it tastes. Ladle it into your favorite mug and let it do its thing — this one is pure comfort with zero compromise.
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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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