Paraben Free Spiced Apple Cider
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced cider is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up by a window on a cold afternoon. Every ingredient here is straightforward and whole — fresh unfiltered apple cider, real ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, turmeric, cloves, maple syrup, and a squeeze of lemon juice — so you know exactly what's going into your mug. That matters more than it might seem, because many store-bought flavored drinks and spiced mixes sneak in synthetic preservatives and fragrance-adjacent additives that people avoiding parabens are right to be cautious about. Making it yourself from scratch is genuinely the easiest way to sidestep all of that. The technique is gentle — you warm the cider low and slow to coax out the spice without boiling off the brightness — and the result is rich, layered, and just sweet enough from the maple syrup. A quick strain before serving keeps it silky smooth, and a fresh cinnamon stick in the mug makes it feel like something you'd order at a cozy café. It's simple enough for a weeknight and special enough to serve to guests.
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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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