Low Iodine 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 evening feel instantly cozier. Unfiltered apple cider gets a long, slow simmer with Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, whole cloves, and a touch of turmeric, building layers of spice that feel almost festive in every sip. A splash of fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of maple syrup round everything out at the end, adding brightness and just enough sweetness without relying on any processed or iodine-containing additives. For anyone navigating a low-iodine protocol, hot drinks can be a surprisingly tricky category — many store-bought mixes and flavored beverages contain hidden additives or dairy derivatives that complicate things. This recipe keeps it clean and straightforward, using only whole spices, fresh fruit juice, and pure maple syrup, so you know exactly what's going into your mug. Strain it into your favorite cup, tuck in a cinnamon stick, and let the aroma do the rest — it's the kind of simple pleasure that genuinely feels like a treat.

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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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