Beef Free Spiced Apple Cider

Total time25 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time20 min

4.9

(14)

Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced apple cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold evening feel like a celebration. Unfiltered apple cider gets a slow, gentle simmer with Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, whole cloves, and a touch of ground turmeric — the result is a mug full of layered, aromatic flavor that tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. A splash of fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of maple syrup added at the end keep everything bright and balanced without tipping into sweetness overload. The low-and-slow approach — never letting it boil — is what keeps the cider tasting fresh and alive rather than flat or overcooked. Straining out the solids before serving means every sip is silky smooth, and a fresh cinnamon stick or thin apple slice on the rim makes it feel genuinely special. This is naturally free from any animal-based ingredients, so there's nothing to swap or double-check — just pure, plant-forward warmth in a glass.

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Ingredients

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
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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