AIP Friendly Spiced Apple Cider
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold evening feel like a celebration. Unfiltered apple cider gets gently simmered with Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, turmeric, and whole cloves until the whole kitchen smells incredible — then a splash of lemon juice and a touch of maple syrup round everything out beautifully. Every single ingredient here is compliant with the autoimmune protocol, which can feel like a tall order when you're craving something cozy and spiced. There are no nightshade-derived spices, no seed-based seasonings, and no sneaky additives hiding in the mix. The key is keeping the heat low and patient — you want the cider to steep and bloom, not boil, so all those warming flavors meld without turning bitter. Strained clean and poured into mugs, it's elegant enough to serve to guests but simple enough to make on a quiet weeknight. Serves 4, so it's perfect for sharing around the table or keeping a second mug warm on the stove.
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4 servings
- 4 cups fresh apple cider (unfiltered)
- 2 ceylon cinnamon sticks
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined maple syrup are accepted on the protocol; the ~3/4 teaspoon per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid maple syrup, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For serving
- 4 ceylon cinnamon sticks, for serving (optional)
- 4 thin apple slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple cider, Ceylon cinnamon sticks, ginger slices, turmeric, and whole cloves in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Warm, stirring once or twice, until the cider just begins to steam and small bubbles form at the edges, about 8–10 minutes — do not let it boil.
- 2
Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 10 minutes, until the cider is fragrant and deeply spiced.
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