Seed Oil 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 an occasion. Fresh-pressed unfiltered cider forms the base, and it gets layered with Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, turmeric, and bay leaves for a complexity that store-bought spiced ciders simply can't match. Ceylon cinnamon in particular is worth seeking out — it's softer and more floral than the common cassia variety, and it shines beautifully here without overpowering the apple. A touch of pure maple syrup rounds everything out with gentle sweetness you can dial up or down to your liking. Because every single ingredient in this recipe is exactly what it says it is — no refined oils, no emulsifiers, no mystery additives — you can sip without a second thought. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan with a quick simmer and a strain, making it as easy as it is impressive. Ladle it into your favorite mug and let the smell alone do half the work.
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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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