Turkey 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 cider forms the base, and it gets layered with Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, turmeric, and bay leaves for a complexity that goes well beyond anything you'd find in a packet mix. Ceylon cinnamon in particular has a softer, more floral quality than the common cassia variety, and it really shines here without overpowering the apple. A touch of pure maple syrup rounds everything out, and you can dial the sweetness up or down to your liking. The whole thing simmers gently on the stove for about 15 to 20 minutes, filling your kitchen with an aroma that's honestly half the experience. It's naturally free of any meat-based ingredients — no broths, no hidden animal proteins, just fruit, spice, and a little sweetness. Pour it into your favorite mug and let it 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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