Seed Oil 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 a slow, gentle simmer with Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, whole cloves, and a touch of turmeric — building layers of spice that feel both cozy and a little sophisticated. A splash of fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of maple syrup round everything out at the end, adding brightness and just enough sweetness without overpowering the apple. Because this recipe is built entirely from whole, real ingredients, there's no need to scrutinize a label or wonder what's hiding in a store-bought spice blend or flavored syrup. Seed oils have a way of sneaking into packaged drink mixes and commercial cider concentrates, so making this from scratch with fresh cider and pantry spices keeps things clean and intentional. 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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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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