Xanthan Gum 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 simmer with Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, whole cloves, and a touch of turmeric, building layers of spice that feel both cozy and a little exotic. A splash of lemon juice and a drizzle of maple syrup at the end balance everything out beautifully — bright, sweet, and just slightly tart. For anyone navigating a xanthan gum sensitivity, hot drinks and packaged beverages can be surprisingly tricky territory, since thickeners and stabilizers sneak into all kinds of store-bought options. This recipe sidesteps all of that entirely — every ingredient here is a whole food or a simple pantry staple, with nothing added to thicken or stabilize. The rich, full-bodied texture comes naturally from the unfiltered cider itself, no additives needed. Strain it into your favorite mug, tuck in a cinnamon stick, and you have something that feels genuinely special without a single ingredient to second-guess.

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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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