Seeds 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 cider gets a long, slow simmer with Ceylon cinnamon sticks, fresh ginger, and a whisper of turmeric, building layers of flavor that feel almost impossibly cozy. Ceylon cinnamon is worth seeking out here — its softer, more floral character lets the apple and ginger shine rather than overpowering the whole cup. A touch of pure maple syrup rounds everything out with just the right amount of natural sweetness, and you can dial it up or down to your taste. For anyone navigating a seeds-free lifestyle, this recipe is a genuinely easy win — every ingredient is straightforward, with no hidden seed oils, seed-based spices, or tricky blends to second-guess. Just real, whole ingredients that you can see and trust. Strain it through a fine-mesh sieve, pour it into your favorite mug, and let the steam do its thing.
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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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