Nitrate & Nitrite 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 forms the base, and it gets layered with Ceylon cinnamon, sliced ginger, turmeric, and bay leaves for a flavor that's complex without being fussy. Ceylon cinnamon in particular brings a softer, more floral warmth than the common cassia variety, and it pairs beautifully with the brightness of fresh ginger. A touch of pure maple syrup rounds everything out, and you can dial the sweetness up or down to suit your taste. Because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, there's no need to scan labels for hidden preservatives or additives — what you see is genuinely what you get. The slow simmer does all the heavy lifting, coaxing out every bit of spice before you strain it into a clean, clear mug. 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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