MSG 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 like a celebration. Fresh-pressed unfiltered cider gets simmered low and slow with Ceylon cinnamon sticks, sliced ginger, turmeric, and bay leaves until every sip is layered with cozy, complex flavor. Ceylon cinnamon is worth seeking out here — its softer, more delicate profile lets the apple and ginger shine without overwhelming the cup. A touch of pure maple syrup rounds out the sweetness naturally, and you can dial it up or down to your exact taste. Because every ingredient is whole and unprocessed, there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden additives or flavor enhancers — what you see is exactly what ends up in your mug. The optional apple slices add a little extra body and a beautiful visual touch while the cider simmers. It's an effortless recipe that delivers serious warmth and depth, and it fills your kitchen with a smell that's honestly hard to beat.
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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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