Xanthan Gum 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 a celebration. Fresh-pressed cider gets a long, slow simmer with Ceylon cinnamon sticks, sliced ginger, turmeric, and bay leaves until every sip is layered with gentle heat and earthy sweetness. Ceylon cinnamon is worth seeking out here — its softer, more floral flavor lets the apple and ginger shine rather than overpowering them. A touch of pure maple syrup rounds everything out, and you can dial it up or down to match your taste. Because this recipe is built entirely from whole spices, fresh produce, and a single natural sweetener, there are absolutely no thickeners or stabilizers hiding anywhere in the ingredient list — which is exactly what you want when you're avoiding additives like xanthan gum. Straining through a fine-mesh sieve at the end gives you a beautifully clear, clean cup with none of the gritty texture that packaged spiced ciders sometimes carry. Ladle it into your favorite mug and let it do its thing.

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