Breastfeeding Friendly Spiced Apple Cider
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced cider is the kind of drink that feels like a reward at the end of a long day ā or a gentle pick-me-up in the middle of one. Fresh unfiltered apple cider forms a naturally sweet base, while Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, and a touch of turmeric layer in warmth and depth without anything harsh or overpowering. Ginger in particular has a long history of being a go-to for nursing parents, and here it simmers gently into the cider rather than hitting you with a sharp bite. The whole cloves and maple syrup round everything out into something that tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice added at the end brightens the whole cup and keeps the flavors lively. Because you're making this from scratch on the stovetop, you know exactly what's in every sip ā no mystery additives, no artificial flavors, just real ingredients doing their thing. Strain it into your favorite mug, tuck in a cinnamon stick, and take a moment that's entirely yours.
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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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