Pecan 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 afternoon feel like a celebration. Fresh-pressed, unfiltered cider forms the base, and it gets layered with Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, turmeric, and bay leaves for a complexity that goes well beyond your average grocery store mix packet. Ceylon cinnamon in particular brings a softer, more floral warmth than the common cassia variety, making every sip feel a little more special. A touch of pure maple syrup rounds out the sweetness naturally, and you can dial it up or down to suit your taste. The whole thing simmers low and slow on the stovetop, giving the spices time to fully bloom before you strain everything into mugs. There are no nuts anywhere near this recipe — just clean, wholesome ingredients that are easy to source and even easier to trust. It's the kind of cozy drink you'll want to make on repeat 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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