Capsaicin 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 afternoon feel like a celebration. Unfiltered apple cider gets a slow, gentle infusion of Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, turmeric, and whole cloves — building layers of cozy, complex flavor without a single drop of heat. That matters more than you might think, because so many spiced cider blends and store-bought mulling mixes sneak in capsaicin or "spice blends" that can be hard to parse on a label. Here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can sip without second-guessing. A touch of maple syrup rounds out the sweetness, and a bright squeeze of lemon at the end lifts the whole cup beautifully. Straining out the solids before serving means you get a silky, clear mug every time — no gritty bits, just pure golden warmth. Garnish with a fresh cinnamon stick and a thin apple slice if you want to make it feel a little special.

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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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