Artificial Food Coloring Free Spiced Apple Cider
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced apple cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold evening feel like a celebration. Every sip is layered with the warmth of Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, and a whisper of turmeric ā all real, whole ingredients you can actually see going into the pot. That matters more than you might think, because many store-bought ciders and flavored drink mixes sneak in synthetic dyes to achieve that rich amber color or festive look. Here, the gorgeous golden hue comes entirely from unfiltered apple cider and turmeric, no artificial anything required. A touch of maple syrup and fresh lemon juice round out the flavor at the end, adding brightness without any processed additives. It comes together in under 25 minutes on the stovetop, and straining it into mugs makes the whole experience feel genuinely special. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a thin apple slice and it's practically ready for a holiday table.
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4 servings
- 4 cups fresh apple cider (unfiltered)
- 2 ceylon cinnamon sticks
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- Ā½ tsp ground turmeric
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 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 8ā10 minutes ā 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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