BHA & BHT Free Spiced Apple Cider

Total time25 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time20 min

Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced apple cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold afternoon feel like a celebration. Starting with unfiltered fresh apple cider means you're working with a clean, naturally sweet base — no shelf-stable blends or mystery additives that often sneak preservatives like BHA and BHT into packaged drinks. Ceylon cinnamon, whole cloves, and fresh ginger simmer low and slow to coax out layers of spice without any shortcuts, while a pinch of turmeric adds a subtle warmth and gorgeous golden hue. A touch of maple syrup and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end balance the sweetness and brighten everything up beautifully. The whole process is straightforward — just a gentle simmer, a quick strain, and you're pouring something that smells absolutely incredible into your favorite mug. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a thin apple slice if you want to make it feel a little extra special, though honestly it doesn't need the help.

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Ingredients

4 servings

4 cups fresh apple cider (unfiltered)
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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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