Oats 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 simmer with Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, whole cloves, and a touch of turmeric, building layers of flavor that feel almost luxurious. A splash of lemon juice and a drizzle of maple syrup round everything out at the end, balancing the spice with just the right brightness and sweetness. For anyone navigating an oat-free lifestyle, this recipe is naturally in the clear ā every single ingredient is a whole food or pantry staple with zero grain involvement to worry about. It's also a great reminder that avoiding certain ingredients doesn't mean sacrificing anything in the flavor department. Serve it straight from the stovetop into mugs, garnished with a cinnamon stick and a thin apple slice for a little extra charm.
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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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