Rice 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 simmer with Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, whole cloves, and a touch of turmeric, building layers of spice that feel genuinely cozy rather than artificially flavored. A splash of fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of maple syrup round everything out at the end, adding brightness and just enough sweetness to balance the bold aromatics. The whole process is beautifully simple ā no complicated steps, just gentle heat doing all the work. Since every ingredient here is naturally grain-free and straightforward, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden fillers the way you might with packaged spiced cider mixes. Strain it into your favorite mug, tuck in a cinnamon stick, and let the smell alone do half the work of warming you up.
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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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