Paraben 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, fresh ginger, turmeric, and bay leaves — all simmered together until the whole kitchen smells incredible. Ceylon cinnamon is worth seeking out here; it has a softer, more delicate flavor than the common cassia variety and none of the synthetic additives that can sneak into spice blends. Pure maple syrup sweetens things naturally, so you're not relying on any processed syrups or artificial flavor enhancers that often carry unwanted chemical compounds. The whole thing gets strained smooth before serving, which means you get a beautifully clear, clean mug of cider with nothing but pure flavor. It's easy to adjust the sweetness to your liking, making it as cozy or as bright as you want. Ladle it into your favorite mug and let it do exactly what a good hot drink is supposed to do.
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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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