Pork 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 instantly cozier. Fresh-pressed, unfiltered apple cider forms the base, and it gets layered with Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, turmeric, and bay leaves for a spice profile that's complex without being overpowering. Ceylon cinnamon in particular brings a softer, more floral warmth than the common cassia variety, and it really shines here after a slow simmer. A touch of pure maple syrup rounds everything out with gentle sweetness you can adjust to your own taste. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of pork and pork-derived additives — no gelatin, no hidden animal-based fining agents, nothing to second-guess. The whole process is straightforward: simmer, strain, and serve straight from the stovetop into your favorite 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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