Yeast Free Spiced Apple Cider
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced apple cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold day feel like a gift. Unfiltered apple cider gets a long, slow simmer with Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, whole cloves, and a touch of turmeric, drawing out 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, balancing the warmth with just enough brightness and sweetness. Since yeast can sneak into packaged drinks and flavored syrups, making this from scratch with whole spices and pure maple syrup keeps everything clean and worry-free. The technique is simple ā gentle heat, no boiling, and a quick strain ā but the result tastes like something you'd pay too much for at a holiday market. Serve it straight from the pot into mugs with a cinnamon stick and a thin apple slice for a presentation that looks effortlessly beautiful.
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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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