Nightshade 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 simmer with Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, whole cloves, and a touch of turmeric ā no rushing, no boiling, just a patient coaxing of flavor that pays off in every sip. For anyone navigating nightshade restrictions, hot drinks can be a surprisingly tricky category, since many spiced blends and commercial cider mixes sneak in paprika or other pepper-derived seasonings. Every ingredient here is naturally free of those concerns, so you can drink without second-guessing the label. A spoonful of maple syrup and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice round out the spice with just the right balance of sweetness and brightness. Strain it into your favorite mug, tuck in a cinnamon stick, and let the whole thing warm you from the inside out.
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4 servings
- 4 cups fresh apple cider (unfiltered)
- 2 ceylon cinnamon sticks
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- Ā½ 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 8ā10 minutes ā 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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