Hazelnut Free Spiced Apple Cider
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, whole cloves, and ground turmeric — a combination that smells absolutely incredible as it heats on the stove. A touch of maple syrup and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice round everything out, adding just enough sweetness and brightness to keep it from feeling heavy. Tree nut allergies can make flavored seasonal drinks tricky, since many commercial spiced ciders and café versions sneak in almond extract or are processed on shared equipment — here, every single ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. The whole process is simple: warm, simmer, strain, and serve. Garnished with a fresh cinnamon stick and a thin apple slice, it looks as good as it tastes. This is the kind of cozy, from-scratch drink you'll want to make on repeat all season long.
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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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