Macadamia Free Spiced Apple Cider
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced apple cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold evening feel like a celebration. Unfiltered apple cider gets a slow, gentle warm-up with Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, whole cloves, and a touch of turmeric — a combination that fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma before the first sip is even poured. A splash of fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of maple syrup round out the flavors, balancing the spice with brightness and just enough sweetness. The whole process is beautifully simple: no blender, no specialty equipment, just a saucepan and a fine-mesh strainer standing between you and something truly special. Tree nut allergies can make grabbing a cozy seasonal drink at a café a gamble, but every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify at the grocery store. Serve it straight from the stove into mugs, garnished with a cinnamon stick and a thin apple slice for that little extra touch of warmth and charm.
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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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