Tree Nut 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 afternoon feel like a celebration. Unfiltered apple cider gets a slow, gentle infusion of Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, whole cloves, and ground turmeric — a combination that smells absolutely incredible as it heats on the stove. A touch of maple syrup rounds out the spices, while a squeeze of fresh lemon juice adds just enough brightness to keep things lively. The key is keeping the heat low and patient — you want the cider to steam and gently simmer, never boil, so all those flavors meld together without turning bitter or flat. Store-bought spiced ciders often rely on natural flavoring blends that can be harder to vet, so making your own from scratch means you know exactly what's in every sip. Strained smooth and poured into mugs with a fresh cinnamon stick and a thin apple slice, it looks as good as it tastes. This is the kind of recipe you'll come back to every single season.

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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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