Gut Friendly Spiced Apple Cider
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced cider is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up and slow down. Unfiltered apple cider brings a natural richness that filtered versions just can't match, and the combination of fresh ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, and turmeric turns a simple mug into something genuinely nourishing. Ceylon cinnamon is a gentler, more delicate variety than the cassia cinnamon found in most spice racks, and it plays beautifully here without overwhelming the apple's natural sweetness. Fresh ginger and turmeric are both well-regarded for their digestive and anti-inflammatory properties, making every sip feel like it's actually doing something good for you. A touch of maple syrup and a squeeze of lemon juice go in right at the end, brightening the whole thing without adding any refined sugar or artificial sweeteners. The low-and-slow warming method keeps all those beneficial compounds intact — no hard boil, just a gentle steep that coaxes out maximum flavor. It's an easy, one-pot recipe that comes together in under half an hour and tastes like something you'd pay way too much for at a farmers market café.
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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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