Vegan Spiced Apple Cider
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 simmer with Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, whole cloves, and a touch of turmeric, building layers of spice that feel genuinely complex without any fuss. A splash of fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of maple syrup go in right at the end, brightening everything up and rounding out the sweetness naturally. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan, and straining it into mugs means every sip is silky smooth. Since every ingredient here is entirely plant-based, there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out ā it's just good, honest flavor from start to finish. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a thin apple slice if you want to make it feel a little special, or skip it and drink it straight from the mug while it's still steaming.
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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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