Pistachio Free 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 like a celebration. Unfiltered apple cider gets gently coaxed with Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, whole cloves, and a whisper of turmeric until every sip is layered with warmth and complexity. A touch of maple syrup rounds out the spice, while a squeeze of fresh lemon juice keeps things bright and balanced rather than cloying. The slow simmer — never a boil — is the secret to keeping the flavors mellow and the cider silky smooth. Tree nut allergies and sensitivities can make even simple seasonal drinks a source of stress when store-bought blends sneak in unexpected ingredients, but every element here is straightforward and easy to verify. Strain it into your favorite mugs, tuck in a cinnamon stick, and float a thin apple slice on top for a presentation that looks far more effortful than it actually is. It's the kind of recipe you'll want to make on repeat all season long.

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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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